Menu
22/06/2010
Sinn Féin 'Concerned On School Building'
There are worries emerging that no new schools will be built in this financial year as a result of the constraints on the education budget.
Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson John O' Dowd has said he is deeply concerned that without an injection of cash by the Northern Ireland Executive
"I, like many other MLAs, await the outcome of the Capital Review of School Builds announced by the education Minister Caitríona Ruane, however I am deeply concerned that that Review has been superseded by a series of substantial reductions to the Education budget over this last 12 months.
"In recent weeks senior departmental officials have reported to the Assembly Education Committee that the new build budget is under severe pressure. Those reports have been confirmed by budget updates.
"I have spoken with the Minister and I am aware that she has bid for funds for the Capital Build Programme in the June Monitoring Rounds and has talks with the Finance Minister Sammy Wilson planned on this issue."
He continued: "I am deeply concerned that without an Executive intervention there will be no new schools built anywhere across the North regardless of the outcome of the Capital Review.
"The money simply is not there and without an injection of Millions of pounds by the Executive there will be many disappointed pupils, teachers and parents as their much eagerly awaited new school will simply not be built," he concluded.
(NS/BMcC)
Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson John O' Dowd has said he is deeply concerned that without an injection of cash by the Northern Ireland Executive
"I, like many other MLAs, await the outcome of the Capital Review of School Builds announced by the education Minister Caitríona Ruane, however I am deeply concerned that that Review has been superseded by a series of substantial reductions to the Education budget over this last 12 months.
"In recent weeks senior departmental officials have reported to the Assembly Education Committee that the new build budget is under severe pressure. Those reports have been confirmed by budget updates.
"I have spoken with the Minister and I am aware that she has bid for funds for the Capital Build Programme in the June Monitoring Rounds and has talks with the Finance Minister Sammy Wilson planned on this issue."
He continued: "I am deeply concerned that without an Executive intervention there will be no new schools built anywhere across the North regardless of the outcome of the Capital Review.
"The money simply is not there and without an injection of Millions of pounds by the Executive there will be many disappointed pupils, teachers and parents as their much eagerly awaited new school will simply not be built," he concluded.
(NS/BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
02 March 2018
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
22 January 2013
Heavy Snow Closes Over 80 Schools
Over 80 schools across Northern Ireland have been closed as the heavy snow continues to cause disruption on Tuesday morning. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, as the snow is continuing to affect many roads. Areas which have been majorly disrupted include Lisburn, Castlereagh and Carryduff.
Heavy Snow Closes Over 80 Schools
Over 80 schools across Northern Ireland have been closed as the heavy snow continues to cause disruption on Tuesday morning. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, as the snow is continuing to affect many roads. Areas which have been majorly disrupted include Lisburn, Castlereagh and Carryduff.
24 January 2024
NY FinTech Firm Creates Almost 300 New Jobs In Belfast
DailyPay, a New York-based financial technology (fintech) frm has announces its first international expansion, establishing a new Northern Ireland base and creating 293 new jobs. The £24m investment by DailyPay was secured for Northern Ireland after Invest NI's U.S.
NY FinTech Firm Creates Almost 300 New Jobs In Belfast
DailyPay, a New York-based financial technology (fintech) frm has announces its first international expansion, establishing a new Northern Ireland base and creating 293 new jobs. The £24m investment by DailyPay was secured for Northern Ireland after Invest NI's U.S.
22 January 2024
DoH Calls For Participants For New Obesity Strategic Framework
The Department of Health has invited the public to participate in the development of 'Heathy Futures', a new Obesity Strategic Framework. The Department launched two separate public consultations on the development of a new Regional Obesity Management Service and a new Obesity Strategic Framework which both close on 16 February 2024.
DoH Calls For Participants For New Obesity Strategic Framework
The Department of Health has invited the public to participate in the development of 'Heathy Futures', a new Obesity Strategic Framework. The Department launched two separate public consultations on the development of a new Regional Obesity Management Service and a new Obesity Strategic Framework which both close on 16 February 2024.
19 January 2024
Antrim And Newtownabbey Council Launches New Enterprise Support Service
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has announced that a new NI enterprise support service is now live across the Borough, The service 'Go Succeed' aims to offer entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses throughout the Borough valuable guidance and financial support.
Antrim And Newtownabbey Council Launches New Enterprise Support Service
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has announced that a new NI enterprise support service is now live across the Borough, The service 'Go Succeed' aims to offer entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses throughout the Borough valuable guidance and financial support.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:This evening will be dry. The rest of the night will remain dry with variable amounts of cloud and some clear periods. Light southwesterly winds. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
