Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 164: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the proposed new primary school at Mell, Drogheda, County Louth. [2639/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I recently outlined details of 54 primary schools and eight post-primary schools which are being given the go-ahead to proceed with major works such as new schools building projects, extensions or refurbishments.

There are 21 new primary school projects incorporated in this announcement, including a new school project for Scoil Naomh Seosamh, Mell, Drogheda. It is intended that these schools will be built using innovative methods such as standardised design model or design and build process which have been successfully introduced by my Department in recent years.

The first key step for all of the schools concerned is the appointment of a design team. My Department has invited the authorities of those schools for which new buildings are being provided to an information session where an explanation will be provided as to how matters will proceed from here.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the proposed new extension at a school (details supplied) in County Louth. [2640/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I recently outlined details of 54 primary schools and eight post-primary schools which are being given the go-ahead to proceed with major works such as new schools building projects, extensions or refurbishments.

There are 28 primary school extensions projects incorporated in this announcement, including an extension project for the school to which the Deputy refers. The first key step for all of the schools concerned is the appointment of a design team. My Department will be in contact with the school authorities shortly as to how matters will proceed from here.