Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 247: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she intends to take to upgrade primary schools in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18724/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I draw the Deputy's attention to the series of announcements I have made so far this year as part of the School Building and Modernisation Programme 2005-2009. These announcements, which were published in county order, outline: schools with major building projects allowed to move to tender and construction; schools invited to deliver their building projects on the basis of devolved funding; details of schools with projects approved under the 2005 summer works scheme; schools whose projects will further progress through the design process; and schools authorised to commence architectural planning. Applications for capital works from schools in County Roscommon not included in these announcements are being assessed and considered for inclusion in further announcements as part of the School Building and Modernisation Programme 2005-2009. To assist primary school authorities to complete general upkeep and maintenance, an annual grant, also known as the devolved grant, is paid to schools under the scheme for minor works. The grant paid amounts to €3,809 per school plus €12.70 per pupil.

Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 248: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she intends to take to upgrade secondary schools in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18725/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

I draw the Deputy's attention to the series of announcements I have made so far this year as part of the School Building and Modernisation Programme 2005-2009. These announcements, which were published in county order, outline: schools with major building projects allowed to move to tender and construction; schools invited to deliver their building projects on the basis of devolved funding; details of schools with projects approved under the 2005 summer works scheme; schools whose projects will further progress through the design process; and schools authorised to commence architectural planning Applications for capital works from schools in County Roscommon not included in these announcements are being assessed and considered for inclusion in further announcements as part of the School Building and Modernisation Programme 2005-2009. A sum of €7.5 million was provided for major post-primary school building projects in Roscommon between 1997 and 2004. As part of this, a new school was built for Boyle community college and an extension was provided for Castlerea community college.