Written answers

Wednesday, 2 April 2008

Department of Education and Science

Institutes of Technology

9:00 pm

Photo of Ciarán LynchCiarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 720: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the review and prioritisation of capital projects in the higher education sector in September 2004 recommended that an apprentice skills building be a priority for Cork Institute of Technology; when she proposes to implement that recommendation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11440/08]

Photo of Ciarán LynchCiarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 721: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that 30% of all classroom space in Cork Institute of Technology's Bishopstown campus is located in prefabricated buildings; her plans for capital grant application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11441/08]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 720 and 721 together.

My Department has made substantial capital investment in Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) in recent years with over €70m being invested in projects delivered through direct exchequer funding since 2000 alone. Funding of €18 million has been provided for a new Tourism and Catering Building which assisted in relieving overcrowding throughout the Institute. An investment of €7.3 million was also provided for a new Administration building which now accommodates staff previously located in temporary accommodation. My Department has also provided funding of €4.4m towards the cost of the Student Services Building and Covered Courtyard and all of these facilities have been completed within the last three years. In addition my Department has provided ongoing funding for many other minor works projects at the Institute.

Furthermore, significant capital investment has been provided for two major projects at CIT through the Public Private Partnership (PPP), the National Maritime College of Ireland costing €52m and the School of Music at a cost of €60m. I recently announced approval for an extension to the Library at CIT to be delivered as part of the first bundle of PPP projects in the third level sector.

Any further capital investment in CIT will be considered in the context of the prioritisation criteria which are being developed and mindful of other demands on the funding available under the NDP 2007-2013.

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