Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the new school promised for Rathcormac, County Cork; when it is envisaged that this school will be built; the cost to his Department of renting the ten portacabins that are used to accommodate pupils in the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33013/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The application for a new school 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 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 annual rent costs for the prefabs at the school to which the Deputy refers is €83,777.00. My Department contributes 95% towards the cost of rental of temporary accommodation for primary schools with permanent recognition, where the need for additional accommodation has been established. The school authority will pay a local contribution of the balance of 5% subject to a maximum local contribution of €3175 in the financial year January to December.