Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will prioritise the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Donegal in the multi-annual school building and modernisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32966/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The project referred to by the Deputy is currently an advanced stage of architectural planning. Planning permission for the proposed project has been received. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design through to construction will be considered in the context of the 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.

Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans for providing a school (details supplied) in Dublin 7 with a permanent school building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32967/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The school to which the Deputy refers has submitted an application for a new school building. The school's current site has been ruled out as a long term solution to the school's accommodation needs as it is too restricted to allow the construction of an eight classroom school with the necessary ancillary accommodation. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this 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.