Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 206: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the need of a school (details supplied) in County Cork for the renovation of the 30 year old science laboratory; and if approval will be arranged therefor under the summer scheme works programme. [38272/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The school referred to by the Deputy made an application for funding for the upgrading of its science laboratory under the summer works scheme 2006. All applications under this scheme are being examined in school planning section of my Department. The list of successful applicants will be published when the assessment process is completed.

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 207: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the pressure for additional teaching accommodation and space at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; her views on whether a substantial extension is necessary; and if she will confirm approval for same. [38273/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The school referred to by the Deputy made an application for capital funding towards the provision of additional accommodation. The application was assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria which was revised last year following consultation with the education partners. The project is being considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme 2005-09.