Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 167: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the degree to which a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been relocated on a temporary basis over the past three years; the position in regard to the proposals for the provision of a new school with permanent classroom accommodation; the number of developments or phases gone through or pending; when she expects the permanent classroom facilities to become available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30459/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Project to which the Deputy refers to is currently at early architectural planning.

A stage 3 submission (detailed design) was received and further clarification was requested by the Department. This clarification has been received and is currently being examined by officials from my Department. The schools board of management will be kept informed of developments once the examination is complete.

This project will involve the construction of a 16-classroom facility, together with an appropriate level of administrative and ancillary accommodation, and associated site and external works (including hard-court play areas, car-parking, etc.). In all, the new-build area will total approximately 2,330m2.

The progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, is considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.

The Deputy can be assured that my Department will continue to ensure that building projects are delivered within the earliest possible timeframes.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 168: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary school children accommodated in temporary classrooms at Celbridge, County Kildare; her proposals to meet this requirement by way of permanent site and classroom accommodation at primary and second level if required in the near future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30460/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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In response to the need for additional primary school places in Celbridge, the Department recognised a new primary school which commenced operation this September. The schools initial intake was 79 pupils.

The school is located in temporary accommodation, the refurbishment of which was funded by the Department to ensure that it was suitable for school use. Site identification and acquisition procedures are on-going for a permanent home for the school. It is intended that the site will also facilitate the development of a post primary school.