Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 474: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 415 of 4 March 2008, if he is satisfied that a primary school (details supplied) in County Roscommon falls into the category of a developing area in view of the fact that the majority of the pupils are within the catchment of Athlone where it is intended to prioritise investment; if he will approve this project and release the required funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18555/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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A tender report for the project referred to by the Deputy is currently under examination by my Department. The contract for the project has not yet been awarded.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. It is not possible at this stage to say when construction will commence on the project referred to by the Deputy.

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 475: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for funding for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the time-frame for delivery of this development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18574/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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It is proposed to provide an extension to the school to which the Deputy refers. Revised schedules of accommodation have been forwarded to the VEC for acceptance. Once the schedules have been accepted, the question of the appointment of the design team will arise and this will be considered in the context of the Department's school building and modernisation programme.