Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 563: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the timetable for the provision of permanent buildings for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35443/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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It is my intention to make an announcement in the first quarter of 2009 on major primary and post-primary school projects to proceed to construction. The progression of the project referred to by the Deputy will be considered at that time.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 564: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will meet with a delegation from a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35447/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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An extension and refurbishment project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced 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.

In the circumstances, it is not my intention to meet with the school. My Department will, however, be in contact with the school authorities when it is in a position to progress the project further.