Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 733: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the demonstrated commitment of a community (details supplied) in County Kildare he will allow a school building project, currently at tender stage, to proceed to construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23266/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced 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 734: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 254 of 28 November 2007, when a technical assessment will be carried out for a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23326/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The development of a building project for the school in question is at an early stage, and requires a technical visit to progress matters. 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 further progression of the project at this time.