Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 258: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed autistic specific unit catering for up to 12 children to be provided at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45727/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has applied to my Department for an extension project which includes accommodation for a special needs unit.

The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and has been assigned a Band 1 rating which is the highest Band rating possible.

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.