Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 140: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a new school (details supplied) in County Carlow will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35229/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers 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.

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 141: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans to develop a new building at a school (details supplied) in County Meath. [35232/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The project for the schools referred to by the Deputy has advanced to the stage that the school authorities have agreed the Schedules of Accommodation for two 24 classroom schools. The progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to tender and construction, including this project, will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's Multi-Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. In light of current competing demands on my Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.