Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 171: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for funding for a building project at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8; when the latest round of funding will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13486/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The architectural planning of the school building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage. The progression of all projects to tender and construction, including this project, will be considered on an ongoing basis in the context of my Department's Multi Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position of the application for additional funding by a school (details supplied) in County Longford which is necessary in the context of providing the infrastructure required by the local authority pursuant to the planning approval granted in respect of the school; if in this context, she will ensure that this request which is being examined by her Department's review group, is favourably considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13494/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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As part of the expansion of the Small Schools Scheme, a grant was sanctioned in March 2007 under the Permanent Accommodation Scheme to enable the management authority of the school in question to build 3 permanent classrooms. The initiative allows Boards of Management to address their accommodation and building priorities with a guaranteed amount of funding and gives Boards of Management control of the building project. The school authority has submitted an application for additional funding which will be examined by the Department's Review Group and the school will be informed of their decision in due course.