Paddy McHugh (Galway East, Independent)
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Question 1654: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to address the substandard accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the fact that moneys previously allocated are inadequate to cover the cost of the extension and upgrading required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2108/07]

Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 1703: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to overcrowding at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that the facilities are three classrooms and three portocabins which have to accommodate five mainstream teachers, two resource and one full time learning support teacher; if her attention has also been drawn to the fact that the existing school is substandard with health and safety issues and is overrun with dampness, poor insulation, poor ventilation, inadequate heating and poor sewerage facilities; when a new school or completely modernised and expanded school will be provided at Aughrim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2581/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1654 and 1703 together.

A re-assessment of projected enrolments, demographic trends and housing developments in the area, has recently been completed in my Department and the long term projected staffing has been notified to the school authorities. My Department will draw up schedules of accommodation for the project which will be considered in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme.