Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 1379: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will expedite the process for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal in view of the fact that the school is currently accommodating students in the school staff room, and that the school building as it stands will not be able to provide classroom facilities for the 50 new infant pupils who will enrol in September 2009; if, in the interest of health and safety he will upgrade the car parking and entrance and exit facilities at the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47909/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction 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 my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.