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Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department recently approved the provision of temporary accommodation for the school in question in respect of its additional accommodation requirements for September 2005.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction is well underway on a six classroom extension at the school in question. It is envisaged that the extension will be completed in the latter half of 2005.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction is well underway on a seven classroom extension at the school in question. It is envisaged that the extension will be completed in the latter half of 2005.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The project for the school referred to by the Deputy is one of 122 major school projects to proceed to tender and construction over the next 12 to 15 months. My Department's building unit held general information meetings for all these schools to guide them through the process involved in moving projects to tender and construction. These meetings took place on 31 January and 1 February in...

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: Newly established schools are generally required to undergo a period of provisional recognition, during which the operation of the school and the growth of pupil numbers are monitored. During that period, it is the responsibility of the school patron to provide interim accommodation. This accommodation should be capable of fully meeting the needs of the developing school until permanent...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department has recently approved an extension project for the school referred to by the Deputy. This extension project is currently in progress and when completed will result in the school being able to cater for up to 900 pupils as agreed with the school authorities. It is expected that this new accommodation will meet the demand for school places in the medium term.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction is underway on an extension consisting of four classrooms, ancillary accommodation plus a two classroom autistic unit at the school in question. It is envisaged that the extension will be completed in 2006.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301 and 312 together. Phase two of the extension project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which were revised following consultation with the education partners. Progress on this project is being considered in the context of the school building programme. In this regard, the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: An extension was completed in 2003 at the school referred to by the Deputy. There are currently no plans in my Department to provide further accommodation at this school at this time.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction is well underway on a seven classroom extension at the school in question. It is envisaged that the extension will be completed in the latter half of 2005. Once the extension is completed the school will have 16 classrooms, general purpose room, library, staff room, general office, administration office, multipurpose room and learning...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The school referred to by the Deputy currently has an application with the Department for a major refurbishment project. The application has been examined by the school planning section of my Department and is currently being considered with other projects that might progress into architectural planning.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction work is well underway on the extension at the school referred to by the Deputy. It is envisaged that the extension will be completed in the latter half of 2005. My Department's school planning section has no request for any further facilities for this school.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction work is well underway on the new school referred to by the Deputy. It is envisaged that the school will be completed in the latter half of 2005. My Department's school planning section has no request for any additional facilities for this school.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. I recently announced details of 122 major school building projects that will progress to tender and construction phase over the next 12-15 months under the €3.4 billion multi-annual funding secured for the years 2005-09. I have also announced the next phase of the programme under...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The staffing of a primary school is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year. The actual number of mainstream posts sanctioned is determined by reference to a staffing schedule and is finalised for a particular year following discussions with the education partners. The mainstream staffing of the school referred to by the Deputy for...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: The projects at the school to which the Deputy refers have been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria, which were revised following consultation with the education partners. The progress of these projects is being considered in the context of the 2005 school building programme. The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced the first phase of the 2005 school...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a large scale building project for the school referred to by the Deputy has been authorised by my Department to prepare tenders and move to construction during 2005. The proposed project will provide accommodation for a long-term projected enrolment of 850 pupils.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: My Department has not received any application for additional accommodation from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school authories should contact the school planning pection of my Department if there is a need for additional accommodation at the school.

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: County Kildare VEC submitted an application on behalf of Confey College, Leixlip, for grant aid under the summer works scheme 2005, SWS, for a covered walkway. The school also applied for two other projects and a list of all successful applicants has now been published by my Department. I can confirm that this school's highest priority project, for roof repair and conversion works, was...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2005)

Mary Hanafin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that construction work commenced in November 2004 on a new school building to meet the long term accommodation needs of Coláiste Cois Life. The contract period is in the region of 18 months.