John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 440: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the directive she has issued to her Department officials regarding the application submitted by a school (details supplied) under the school building programme 2006; if she will give a firm commitment that the necessary works will be sanctioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13669/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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An application for capital funding has been received from the school to which the Deputy refers. This application will be assessed with reference to factors such as current and projected enrolments at the school, the likely impact of ongoing and proposed housing developments and existing provision in the general area. When this assessment is complete, a decision will be taken on how best to provide for the current and emerging accommodation needs at the school. The proposed project will be considered in the context of the multiannual School Building and Modernisation Programme.

John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 441: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will reconsider the decision made on the application submitted by a school (details supplied) in County Sligo for the refurbishment of the outdoor step as it is a serious health and safety issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13670/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The school referred to by the Deputy applied under the Summer Works Scheme 2007 for the replacement of access steps to the sports pitch and other areas. On the 8 January 2007 I announced details of the schools to receive funding to improve facilities under the Summer Works Scheme 2007. However, due to the volume of applications received it was not possible to allocate funding to all proposed projects. The Department has received an appeal on this decision from the school authority which will be considered further.