Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

This is a fact and it is important that we put it on record. This is an unprecedented level of capital investment which reflects the commitment of the Government to continue its programme of sustained investment in primary and post-primary schools. This investment will facilitate the provision of new schools and extensions in developing areas and the improvement of existing schools through the provision of replacement schools, extensions or large-scale refurbishments in the coming years.

The progression of all large-scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase is considered on an ongoing basis in the context of the national development plan and the Department's multi-annual school building and modernisation programme. The project referred to by the Deputy will likewise be considered in that context. I reassure the Deputy that the Minister and her Department are committed to providing a new community school for Glenamaddy at the earliest possible date.

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