Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 391: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7527/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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An extension project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria. The project is being considered in the context of the school buildings and modernisation programme.

The school authority recently applied for temporary accommodation to meet its mainstream accommodation needs for September next. The application has been considered and the school authority advised that my Department will provide funding to grant aid the rental of the prefabricated unit required.

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 392: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new primary school at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7528/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The project at the school to which the Deputy refers has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria. The project is being considered in the context of the school buildings and modernisation programme. Detailed examination of a feasibility study regarding the options for provision of the required level of accommodation is under way to determine the best way forward.

The Deputy will be aware that I recently announced details of 43 school projects which are being authorised to proceed to architectural planning immediately. I will be making further announcements on projects which will progress, on a phased basis, into the architectural planning process in the next 12 to 15 months.

The proposed project at the school referred to will be considered in this regard.