Written answers

Thursday, 16 December 2010

Department of Education and Science

School Accommodation

5:00 am

Photo of David StantonDavid Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 31: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide funding for the construction of permanent accommodation for a primary school in Midleton (details supplied) under the school building and modernisation programme 2011; the further consideration she has given to the school's proposal on the way the accommodation could be financed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47378/10]

Photo of Mary CoughlanMary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is in receipt of a major capital application for an extension from the school to which the Deputy refers. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a Band 2.2 rating.

Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, including this project, is available on the Department's website at www.education.ie.

The priority attaching to individual projects is determined by published prioritisation criteria, which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. There are four band ratings under these criteria, each of which describes the extent of accommodation required and the urgency attaching to it. Band 1 is the highest priority rating and Band 4 is the lowest. Documents explaining the band rating system are also available on my Department's website.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of the Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of the Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.

The Department has recently received an application from the school for a devolved grant for the replacement of temporary accommodation with a permanent structure. The application is under consideration and a decision on the matter will issue to the school authority in due course.

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