Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 191: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the proposals she has received from County Kildare VEC with regard to the provision of second level accommodation to service the needs of Castledermot, County Kildare and its catchment area; her views on the renovation and extension of the existing school complex or if alternative approaches are envisaged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28915/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm to the Deputy that the Department is in receipt of an application from County Kildare VEC for large scale capital funding for second level accommodation in Castledermot. The project has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects. Progress on the proposed works is being considered in the context of the multi-annual School Building and Modernisation programme.

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 192: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of planning applications for primary schools made by her Department for the past five years; the number of planning permissions objected to or referred to An Bord Pleanála; the decision of An Board Pleanála in relation to each appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28921/07]

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 193: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of planning applications for secondary schools made by her Department for the past five years; the number of planning permissions objected to or referred to An Bord Pleanála; the decision of An Bord Pleanála in relation to each appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28922/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 193 together.

The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available in my Department. However, if the Deputy wishes to request details on a specific school, my officials will provide the required information.

Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of planning applications for third level colleges and institutions made by her Department for the past five years; the number of planning permissions objected to or referred to An Bord Pleanála; the decision of An Bord Pleanála in relation to each appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28923/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The information requested by the Deputy is not maintained by my Department. Third Level Colleges and Institutions are autonomous bodies and are responsible for the day to day management of their affairs, including applications for planning permission for building projects.