Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 1513: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision can be expected on an application by a school (details supplied) in County Offaly under his Department's multi-annual school building and modernisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1331/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The proposed extension and refurbishment project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an early stage of architectural planning. 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.

Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 1514: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he will sanction an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Offaly as part of his Department's multi-annual school building and modernisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1332/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that on the 23rd of January last, I announced details of 10 major school building projects which are to proceed to tender and construction. The project for the school to which the Deputy refers, which is for an extension and refurbishment, is included in this list. While all of the projects concerned were previously offered for tender, they will now be re-offered under the new form of contracts for public capital projects to get better value for money. The projects are now to start the re-tendering process so that construction work can get under way as quickly as possible. My officials will contact each school shortly to guide them on the next steps to be taken.