John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 585: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress in approving the construction of a new vocational school at Kilkenny Road, Carlow; and when a decision is expected in the case. [12541/07]

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 586: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application to construct a new vocational school on the existing school site, Kilkenny Road, Carlow; if the project will be given priority in view of its urgent need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12542/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 585 and 586 together.

I can confirm that the School Planning Section of the Department is in receipt of an application for major capital works from the management authority of the school to which the Deputy refers.

This application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale projects and has been assigned a band 2 rating. Progress on the proposed works is being considered in the context of the multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.