Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 367: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15 was originally built with a 25 year lifespan some 35 years ago; if his further attention has been drawn to the poor condition of the science laboratories in the school; if he will provide funds to refurbish the school's science laboratories; the position regarding the plans to provide a new or comprehensively refurbished school building for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20899/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The school referred to by the Deputy has an application with the Department for major capital grant aid. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building works. Progress on the 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. Since 2004 the school has received significant funding under the Summer Works Scheme and the Emergency Works Scheme for refurbishment works on areas such as roofs, drainage, windows and toilets. The school was also awarded a grant of €340,000 under the Permanent Accommodation Scheme for the provision of permanent classrooms.