Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and second level school places available in Maynooth, County Kildare; the degree to which this is adequate to meet current and future demand; his plans for augmentation; when he expects the extra places required to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22668/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare. The Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms, if required, for schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed.

The Deputy will be aware that the building project at Maynooth Post Primary school is continuing to progress to schedule. My Department and the local ETB, to whom the project has been devolved for delivery, are closely monitoring the project in the context of the main contractor recently entering examinership. It is hoped that the contractor will continue to maintain the economic and financial standing to deliver the project as planned.

The Deputy will also be aware that building projects for two primary schools in Maynooth are included on the 6 Year Construction Programme. In the case of Maynooth Educate Together National School, the project is at advanced architectural planning stage. The project is currently at tender stage, with construction anticipated to commence in Quarter 3, 2018.

The project for Maynooth Boys' National School is currently at Stage 2B of the architectural planning process - Detailed Design Stage, which includes applications for all statutory consents, including Planning Permission, Disability Access Certificate and Fire Safety Certificate. Planning Permission for this project has been granted.

The Stage 2B report has been reviewed by my Department with some minor issues to be addressed by the Design Team. My Department has written to the school with regard to a timeframe for progression of the project to the next stage. I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has set out on its website at www.education.ie. - Building Works, the current status of building projects and this is updated regularly.

I also wish to advise the Deputy of my recent announcement regarding the establishment of 42 new schools, including a primary school in Maynooth, over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure. 

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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234. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and second level school places available in Leixlip, County Kildare; the degree to which this is adequate to meet current and future demand; his plans for augmentation; when he expects the extra places required to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22669/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare. The Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms, if required, for schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed.

I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has set out on its website at www.education.ie. - Building Works, the current status of building projects and this is updated regularly.

I also wish to advise the Deputy of my recent announcement regarding the establishment of 42 new schools, including a new primary school in Leixlip, over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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235. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and second level school places available in Kilcock, County Kildare; the degree to which this is adequate to meet current and future demand; his plans for augmentation; when he expects the extra places required to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22670/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare. The Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms, if required, for schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed.

The major building project for a primary school in Kilcock is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2b (Detailed Design), which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.

Last February, my Department wrote to the school and its Design Team advising them of a timeframe for the progression of this project. The project was authorised to commence the Pre-Qualification of Contractors in April 2018. I also wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has set out on its website at www.education.ie. - Building Works, the current status of building projects and this is updated regularly.

I also wish to advise the Deputy of my recent announcement regarding the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure. 

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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236. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and second level school places available in Naas, County Kildare; the degree to which this is adequate to meet current and future demand; his plans, if any, for augmentation; when he expects the extra places required to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22671/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare. The Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms, if required, for schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed.

The project at Naas Community College has been devolved for delivery to the local Education and Training Board (ETB). The ETB is currently pre-qualifying contractors for the project. I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has set out on its website at www.education.ie. - Building Works, the current status of building projects and this is updated regularly.

I also wish to advise the Deputy of my recent announcement regarding the establishment of 42 new schools, including a primary school in Naas, over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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237. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and second level school places available in Celbridge, County Kildare; the degree to which this is adequate to meet current and future demand; his plans, if any, for augmentation; when he expects the extra places required to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22672/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare. The Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms, if required, for schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed.

Projects in respect of three schools in Celbridge will be progressed under my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme. The acquisition of a suitable site is required to advance the projects and this process is currently in train.

I wish to advise the Deputy of my recent announcement regarding the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure.

I also wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has set out on its website at www.education.ie. - Building Works, the current status of building projects and this is updated regularly.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and second level school places available in Clane, County Kildare; the degree to which this is adequate to meet current and future demand; his plans, if any, for augmentation; when he expects the extra places required to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22673/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare. The Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms, if required, for schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed.

The major building project at the primary school in Clane is at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2b (Detailed Design), which includes the application for statutory approvals and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been secured.

The Stage 2b submission has been reviewed by my Department and authorisation for the Pre-Qualification of Contractors issued last week.

A letter issued in March 2018, to the school and its Design Team advising them of a timeframe for the progression of this project through to tender and construction. I also wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has set out on its website at www.education.ie. - Building Works, the current status of building projects and this is updated regularly.

I wish to advise the Deputy of my recent announcement regarding the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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239. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and second level school places available in Newtown, County Kildare; the degree to which this is adequate to meet current and future demand; his plans, if any, for augmentation; when he expects the extra places required to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22674/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare. The Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms, if required, for schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed. My Department has received an application for capital funding from the primary school in Newtown. The application will be consider and a decision will be conveyed to the school authorities as soon as the assessment process has been completed.

I wish to advise the Deputy of my recent announcement regarding the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure.

I also wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has set out on its website at www.education.ie. - Building Works, the current status of building projects and this is updated regularly.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and second level school places available in Timahoe, County Kildare; the degree to which this is adequate to meet current and future demand; his plans, if any, for augmentation; when he expects the extra places required to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22675/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare. The Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms, if required, for schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed.

I wish to advise the Deputy of my recent announcement regarding the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure.

I also wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has set out on its website at www.education.ie. - Building Works, the current status of building projects and this is updated regularly.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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241. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and second level school places available in Prosperous, County Kildare; the degree to which this is adequate to meet current and future demand; his plans, if any, for augmentation; when he expects the extra places required to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22676/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare.

The Deputy will be aware that a building project for a post-primary in Prosperous is included in the Programme. In the context of progressing the building project, my Department has undertaken a site visit to the school. The schedule of accommodation for the project is currently being devised for the project. The building project will be devolved to Kildare Wicklow Education Training Board (KWETB) for delivery and it is my Department's intention to engage with KWETB shortly in this regard. The Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms, if required, for schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed. I also wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has set out on its website at www.education.ie. - Building Works, the current status of building projects and this is updated regularly.

I also wish to advise the Deputy of my recent announcement regarding the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and second level school places available in Rathcoffey, County Kildare; the degree to which this is adequate to meet current and future demand; his plans, if any, for augmentation; when he expects the extra places required to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22677/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare. The Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms, if required, for schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed.

The Deputy will be aware of my recent announcement regarding the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure.

As the Deputy will also be aware, my Department approved a building project at Rathcoffey National School for the provision of two mainstream classrooms. The project has been devolved to the Board of Management for delivery and I understand that the project is currently at planning permission stage. I also wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has set out on its website at www.education.ie. - Building Works, the current status of building projects and this is updated regularly. 

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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243. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and second level school places available in Johnstownbridge, County Kildare; the degree to which this is adequate to meet current and future demand; his plans, if any, for augmentation; when he expects the extra places required to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22678/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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My Department's Capital Programme (2016-2021) continues to address the challenges posed by the significant bulge in pupil enrolments going through our schools. This has seen a significant expansion in the rate of provision of new school places. The Capital Programme details the school projects that are being progressed through the architectural planning process, including those schools in County Kildare. The Capital Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms, if required, for schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed. 

I wish to advise the Deputy that a project to provide a mainstream classroom and 3 special education teaching rooms has recently been completed at the primary school in Johnstownbridge. 

I also wish to advise the Deputy of my recent announcement regarding the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years (2019 to 2022). This announcement follows nationwide demographic exercises carried out by the Department into the future need for primary and post-primary schools across the country and the 4-year horizon will enable increased lead-in times for planning and delivery of the necessary infrastructure.

My Department has set out on its website at www.education.ie. - Building Works, the current status of building projects and this is updated regularly.