Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 226: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his plans for giving approval in respect of the building of new schools in 2009; when he will inform interested applicants about the status of their applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41738/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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On 29th September this year I announced details of 25 major school building projects which are to proceed to tender and construction.

The school building projects which I announced will provide permanent primary school places for over 4,600 students in five new schools and 15 extended and modernised schools. A further 3,600 students at post-primary level will benefit from one new school and four major extension and refurbishment projects.

I would also like to draw the Deputy's attention to my statement on 29th September that it is my intention to make a further announcement in the first quarter of 2009 on a further group of major primary and post-primary school projects to proceed to tender and construction.