Written answers

Tuesday, 31 January 2006

Department of Education and Science

Physical Education Facilities

8:00 pm

Photo of Mary UptonMary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 497: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be provided to enable a sports hall (details supplied) in Dublin 8, which was originally built on the understanding it would be opened up for the use of local community groups, to be properly staffed so that it can be so opened up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2926/06]

Photo of Mary UptonMary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 498: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of sports halls which have received funding from her Department since 1998 on the basis that such sports halls would be available for use by community groups; the amount which has been invested in these facilities; the number of sports halls which have been made available for regular use by community groups already; the number which have yet to be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2929/06]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 497 and 498 together.

My Department has provided funding in excess of €34 million for the construction of nine dual-use halls with enhanced facilities, attached to post-primary schools. Eight of the halls, including the hall referred to by the Deputy, are in Dublin and one is in Cork.

Issues relating to the facilitation of community usage of the halls are being considered and my Department will be in contact with the school authorities in due course.

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