Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a developed sketch design has been received in his Department for the provision of proposed new national school facilities at Ardclough, County Kildare; the expected progress of same in the next six months and 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20222/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers to is at early architectural planning. Officials from my Department have requested the Developed Sketch Design. On receipt of this, my Department will be in contact with the school authorities. The progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to tender and construction, including this project, will be considered in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of the Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if written approval confirmation stage one has issued regarding a proposed new school at Kill, County Kildare on foot of reply to Parliamentary Question No. 188 of 9 April 2008; the expected progress of same in the next six months and 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20223/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Written approval of the Stage 2(a) submission issued to the design team on the project referred to by the Deputy on 23rd April 2008. The Stage 2(b) submission is due to be submitted to my Department on 18th August 2008.