Michael Kennedy (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)
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Question 120: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the permanent building programme for a school (details supplied); when the project is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25078/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As part of the Programme for Government, a Developing Areas Unit was set up recently in my Department to focus on the school accommodation needs of rapidly developing areas, including Swords. The main emphasis in 2008 is on providing sufficient school places in these developing areas, as well as delivering improvements in the quality of existing primary and post-primary school accommodation throughout the country. In this context, the status of all schools in Swords are being assessed. The school referred to by the Deputy is being included in this assessment. As is the case with all large capital projects currently on hand within the Unit, their progression will be considered in the context of the multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.