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- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1458 and 1635 together. The school to which the Deputy refers has applied to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension project. The project is currently awaiting the appointment of a Design Team. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction will be...
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: The project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: Officials from my Department met with representatives of the School and the Patron body recently and agreed to appoint a Design Team. This process has commenced and a Design Team for the School to which the Deputy refers to will be appointed shortly.
- Written Answers — Third Level Grants: Third Level Grants (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: The decision on eligibility for student maintenance grants is a matter for the relevant assessing authority, either the local authority or VEC, as appropriate. These bodies do not refer individual applications to my Department, except in exceptional circumstances. If an individual applicant considers that she/he has been unjustly refused a maintenance grant, or that the rate of maintenance...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: The proposed project to which the Deputy refers, has a Band 2 rating under my Department's prioritisation criteria and is at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: It is my Department's intention to provide a new building for the school to which the Deputy refers. Schedules of accommodation have been drawn up on the basis of accommodation for 800 pupils. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: As the Deputy will be aware, funding of â¬1million has been approved from the Dormant Accounts Educational Disadvantage Programme for a scheme to assist 100 disadvantaged schools progress towards achieving Digital School Status. As the school in question is not one of the 100 Primary Urban Band 1 DEIS schools serving the most disadvantaged communities, its application for inclusion in the...
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: The information relevant to the Deputy's question is being compiled and will be forwarded to him as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: The acquisition in question is at contract stage and due to the commercial sensitivity of site acquisitions I am not in a position to elaborate further at this time.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: In the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 my Department invested â¬501.259m, â¬494.378m, â¬646.026m and â¬643.978m respectively on improving existing and providing new school facilities. Under the last National Development Plan 2000 to 2006, my Department invested a total of â¬2.6 billion in school infrastructure. A further â¬4.5 billion is to be invested under the current NDP 2007-2013....
- Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: The further progression of the site acquisition will have to be considered in the context of the capital budget available to my Department for school buildings generally. In light of current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the acquisition of the site at this time.
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: With regard to the primary school to which the Deputy refers, I am pleased to inform you that the tendering process for the award of the building contract is underway. The closing date for the receipt of tenders was 15th January 2009. The Department's Technical and Professional Staff are assessing the tenders and, it is expected that the successful tenderer will be notified shortly. Planning...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that this project is being procured by means of a Design and Build contract. Tenders have been received and assessed and the successful contractor has been appointed. It is the responsibility of the Design and Build contractor to complete the design and to apply for planning permission/fire certificate. It is expected that the contractor will apply for...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that this project is being procured by means of a Design and Build contract. Tenders have been received and assessed and the successful contractor has been appointed. It is the responsibility of the Design and Build contractor to complete the design and to apply for planning permission/fire certificate. It is expected that the contractor will apply for...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1472 and 1473 together. My Department is aware of the needs for permanent accommodation for the schools to which the Deputy refers and is pursuing a suitable site. Progression of these major capital projects, including the application for planning permission, will be considered once the permanent site has been acquired and in the context of the Departments...
- Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1474 and 1475 together. The acquisition of the site in question is at contract stage and is being processed by the Chief State Solicitor's Office. The Deputy will be aware that due to commercial sensitivities of site acquisitions I cannot comment further on the matter.
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1476 and 1620 together. Since the Summer Works Scheme was introduced, over 3,000 projects, costing in excess of â¬300 million, have been completed. With so many smaller projects having been completed over the past few years, the particular emphasis in 2008 was on providing sufficient school places in developing areas, while also delivering improvements in...
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: The decision on eligibility for student maintenance grants is a matter for the relevant assessing authority, either the local authority or VEC, as appropriate. These bodies do not refer individual applications to my Department, except in exceptional circumstances. If an individual applicant considers that she/he has been unjustly refused a maintenance grant, or that the rate of maintenance...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: Under the last National Development Plan 2000 to 2006, my Department invested a total of â¬2.6 billion in school infrastructure. A further â¬4.5 billion is being invested under the current NDP 2007-2013. This multi-annual funding will enable my Department to continue to take a proactive approach to the provision of modern school accommodation. In 2008 my Department invested â¬643.978m,...
- Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (27 Jan 2009)
Batt O'Keeffe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1479, 1483, 1528 and 1634 together. The school referred to by the Deputies applied for funding under the emergency works scheme. Generally emergency works grants are made available to schools most in need of resources as a result of unforeseen emergencies of a capital nature that may arise during the school year. The application from the school is being...