Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 179: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the conservation architect was appointed to deal with the proposed refurbishment and extension building works at a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; the timeframe under which the architect is working; and when it is expected works will be approved and will proceed. [22399/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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An issue arose as to whether part of the school building referred to by the Deputy is a listed building requiring the appointment of a conservation architect. This issue is being clarified by my Department at present and the school will be contacted in the matter as soon as possible.

Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 180: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the application by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath for approval to refurbish the old school and add vital and necessary classrooms by way of a new building; if he will take steps to have the ongoing correspondence from the principal and board of management replied to without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22400/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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A building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. 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. 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.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 181: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 352, 353 and 354 of 27 May 2008, the name of the 36 primary and six post-primary schools in County Clare that have applied for capital funding for major building projects; the priority band rating which has been applied to each school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22403/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The details sought by the Deputy are given in the following tabular statement.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including these projects, 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. 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 projects at this time.