Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 286: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in view of the increased allocation to the school building fund; if he will confirm that the school project will be going ahead and included in the upcoming bundle; and when a decision will be made on it. [36820/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The make up and timing of further school bundles in my Department's PPP school building programme will be determined by my Department in consultation with the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA). The issues to be considered in the timing and bundling of these schools include site availability for each school, geographical spread and the estimated total cost of the proposed school bundle.

My Department is examining the feasibility of allowing the school referred to by the Deputy proceed in the 3rd Bundle of school projects to be procured via Public Private Partnership. This examination is nearing completion and I will be making an announcement about the matter as quickly as possible.

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 287: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he sanctioned the provision of a new secondary school in the Porterstown-Luttrellstown area of Dublin 15; when it will open; its proposed location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36827/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has been aware of a need for further post primary provision in the Dublin 15 area and in that context, I sanctioned the establishment of a new post primary school for the area earlier this month. The new school will be called Luttrellstown Community College and the Patron is County Dublin VEC.

My Department is working closely with Co. Dublin VEC and is currently examining the possibility of opening the new school in September 2009 subject to the identification of suitable accommodation.