Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 459: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application by a school (details supplied) in County Laois for amalgamation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45261/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the schools to which the Deputy refers have agreed to amalgamate. A large scale building project is needed to enable this development.

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 Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.

In the meantime, my Department has sanctioned a grant of €250,000 to provide additional accommodation and to replace some existing prefab accommodation at the boys' school.