Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school building project at a school (details supplied) in County Meath; when he expects work to begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41706/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has received an application for major capital funding from the school to which the Deputy refers.

The commencement and progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, 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 this project at this time.

The school has also submitted an application for additional temporary accommodation which is currently being examined. A decision on this application will be conveyed to the School Authorities as soon as possible.