Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 449: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps which have been taken to redevelop schools (details supplied) in Dublin 7; when the redevelopment is expected to begin and be completed; the locations where the pupils will be housed in the interim; the expected cost of the temporary accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23301/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department issued a tender approval letter in March 2006 for the proposed project at the school in question. The project consists of the following: (1) The restoration & refurbishment of the original 19th century school building at St. Peter's National School, which is a protected structure; (2) The demolition of buildings to the rear of the retained building; (3) The construction of eight new classrooms, a special needs room, library, general purpose room and associated stores and toilets. The construction will also include a larger playground, retaining and boundary walls.

A two storey temporary school building, located within the grounds of St. Peter's Church, Dalymount Road, Phibsboro and accessible from the North Circular Road has been provided for the pupils during the construction phase. The provision of the temporary accommodation is included as part of the overall contract for the project.

Contracts have been signed and the Main Contractor has recently commenced works. The estimated project completion date is September/ October 2007.