Written answers

Tuesday, 6 July 2010

Department of Education and Science

Schools Building Projects

10:00 am

Photo of Denis NaughtenDenis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 643: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take to upgrade facilities and the capacity of science laboratories at second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29416/10]

Photo of Mary CoughlanMary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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As part of the multi-annual school building programme, my Department has invested heavily in the modernisation of school facilities throughout the country, including science facilities in post-primary schools. Provision of science facilities is an intrinsic part of all major projects at post-primary level. Typically, this investment involves the provision of modern science facilities in new post-primary schools or the upgrading of science facilities in existing schools either as part of a school building project or as a dedicated investment to facilitate the teaching of science.

Schools have also received funding under the Summer Works Scheme to refurbish science laboratories. Under my Department's 2009/10 Summer Works Scheme, 11 schools were approved grant aid to facilitate the refurbishment of science laboratories.

Additionally, the Department has funded the provision of class materials, basic general equipment and chemicals for practical work for the Sciences.

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