Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 543: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding has been provided for the commencement of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3570/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has determined the long term projected staffing of the school referred to by the Deputy and the school authorities involved have been advised of same outcome. Further progression of this project will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 544: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding has been allocated for the commencement of a building for a new school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3571/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the school in question has been included in my recent announcement for schools that are progressing to construction.

My Department will be in contact with the school authorities over the next number of days to advise on the most appropriate preparation schedule applicable to this project.

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 545: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide a detailed breakdown of funding for the primary school building programme 2008 for County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3572/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I recently announced a list of major school building projects which are due to go to construction in 2008. My Department will be in contact with the school authorities over the next number of days to advise on the most appropriate preparation schedule applicable on each project. I intend to make further announcements regarding projects that will be proceeding to construction during the course of the year as the school building programme is rolled out. The next announcement will occur after Easter.