Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 8 November 2007, if he will expedite the project concerned in view of the traffic hazard at the current school site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24929/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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A suitable site has been acquired for a proposed new school building for the school in question. The long term projected staffing, on which the accommodation needs will be based, has been determined. 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.

The issue of road safety measures outside the vested site areas of schools, such as road signage, traffic calming measures etc., is a matter that should be raised in the first instance with the relevant Local Authority. Local Authorities have the power to decide on road safety measures outside schools and should ensure that measures are in place to protect the safety of local school children.