Liam Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 1136: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has received a submission for grant aid under the capital funding for major works for second level schools from a college (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if so, the progress being made with regard to same. [24864/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The school planning section of my Department is in receipt of an application for major capital funding from the management authority of the school to which the Deputy refers. The application is being examined in the school planning section of my Department in the context of an overall review of primary and post-primary educational provision in the Waterford city area. I expect this review to be finalised before the end of the year.

Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 1137: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the long delay in the long standing commitment for the refurbishment of a school (details supplied); the position regarding this refurbishment project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24865/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has taken a decision that the costs involved in refurbishing the properties originally occupied by the school in question are excessive and, accordingly, it is not intended to pursue this option as a long-term accommodation solution for the school. This has been communicated to the trustees. In the circumstances, my Department is pursuing alternative accommodation solutions. A decision in this matter will be taken as soon as all the possibilities are identified and examined.