Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 418: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she plans to publish the multi-annual school building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29700/04]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Officials from the Department of Education and Science are nearing the completion of a review of all projects which did not proceed to construction as part of the 2004 schools building programme. All projects are being assessed against the published prioritisation criteria, agreed earlier this year with the education partners. Each project will be assigned a band rating and their progress will be considered in the context of the school capital programme from 2005 onwards. The Minister for Finance has indicated that he will deal with adjustments to the capital envelopes in his Budget Statement on 1 December next. Accordingly, I do not propose to publish a timetable of announcements before this date.

Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 419: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to departmental correspondence, if she will approve a revised band rating and associated funding for a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29701/04]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The application from the school to which the Deputy refers is being considered as part of a review of all projects which did not proceed to construction under the 2004 schools building programme. All projects are being assessed against the published prioritisation criteria, revised earlier this year following consultation with the education partners. Each project will be assigned a band rating and the progress of all projects will be considered in the context of the schools building programme from 2005 onwards.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 420: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be provided to a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo to secure a piece of ground it has purchased at the back of the school; and the funding available for putting up fencing or a wall to secure the remainder of the property. [29722/04]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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School building repair projects can be addressed under a number of schemes funded by the Department of Education and Science. National schools receive funding each year under the grant scheme for minor works to national school properties, which came into operation in January 1997. Improvements to school buildings and grounds which come within the scope of the minor works covered by the grant include the replacement of windows, roof repairs, the resurfacing of the school yard, repainting and redecorating. The summer works scheme provides capital grants for necessary small-scale works which can be planned and delivered in the summer months. The closing date for the receipt of applications under the 2005 scheme, in line with the scheme's terms and conditions, was 5 November 2004. Application forms and further details on the schemes are available from the Department of Education and Science's school planning section in Tullamore and the Department's website, www.education.ie.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 421: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding available which is for the provision of a playground to cater for the small children in a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo. [29723/04]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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School building repair projects can be addressed under a number of schemes funded by the Department of Education and Science. National schools receive funding each year under the grant scheme for minor works to national school properties, which came into operation in January 1997. Improvements to school buildings and grounds which come within the scope of the minor works covered by the grant include the replacement of windows, roof repairs, the resurfacing of the school yard, repainting and redecorating. The summer works scheme provides capital grants for necessary small-scale works which can be planned and delivered in the summer months. The closing date for the receipt of applications under the 2005 scheme, in line with the scheme's terms and conditions, was 5 November 2004. Application forms and further details on the schemes are available from the Department of Education and Science's school planning section in Tullamore and the Department's website, www.education.ie.

The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs provides funding to support the development of playgrounds in CLÁR and RAPID areas. The Department of Education and Science co-funds the development of such playgrounds, which are attached to a primary school in a RAPID or CLÁR area. I understand that the school to which the Deputy refers is not in a Rapid or CLÁR area.