893 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a secondary school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9378/02]

The building unit of my Department does not appear to have received an application for capital funding from the school to which the Deputy refers. I have asked officials of my Department to contact the school directly on this matter.

894 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a secondary school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9379/02]

The allocation for post-primary buildings in 2002 is €182.3 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in post-primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

895 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9380/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

The school referred to by the Deputy is being extended-refurbished as part of the Government's programme and is in architectural planning. The project will continue to the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

896 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9381/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

My Department will give further consideration this year to the application from the school referred to by the Deputy for improved accommodation as part of the expanded building programme. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.

897 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9382/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

The school referred to by the Deputy is being extended-refurbished as part of the Government's programme and is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

898 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and when the project will proceed to the next stage. [9383/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

The school referred to by the Deputy is being extended/refurbished as part of the Government's programme and is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

899 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the remaining improvement works to be carried out to a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the work will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9384/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Because of the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

My Department will give consideration this year to an application for further improvement works at the school referred to by the Deputy as part of the expanded building programme. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.

900 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9385/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

The school referred to by the Deputy is being extended/refurbished as part of the Government's programme and is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

901 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9386/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

902 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9387/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

The school referred to by the Deputy is being extended-refurbished as part of the Government's programme and is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

903 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9388/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

My Department will give further consideration this year to the application from the school referred to by the Deputy for improved accommodation as part of the expanded building programme. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.

904 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in County Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9389/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

The school referred to by the Deputy is being extended-refurbished as part of the Government's programme and is currently in architectural planning. The project will continue to the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

905 Mr. M. Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the building project at a national school (details supplied) in Sligo; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9390/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

A proposed refurbishment project for the school referred to by the Deputy will proceed to architectural planning, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

906 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9391/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in pri mary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

A proposed building project for the school referred to by the Deputy will proceed to architectural planning and to the preparation of tender documents, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.

Question No. 907 answered with Question No. 714.

908 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science when the stage two submission of the Ballyduff national school building project in County Waterford will have completed architectural planning examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9395/02]

The allocation for primary buildings in 2002 is €153.6 million, which is a record level of funding and demonstrates this Government's commitment to improving accommodation in primary schools. This is almost four times the previous Government's investment in 1997.

Due to the greatly increased level of activity in the primary buildings area since this Government came into office, there has been a substantial increase in the number of major and minor building projects in construction and this has given rise to a record level of building and refurbishment activity.

A building project in respect of Ballyduff national school is currently in architectural planning as part of the Government's programme. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the Government's expanded building programme.