Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 1573: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will give the go ahead for the extension to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1752/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The school to which the Deputy refers has applied to my Department for an extension project. A Schedule of Overall Accommodation has been agreed with the Board of Management to cater for a long term enrolment of 850 pupils. The next step is the appointment of a Design Team.

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 further progression of the project at this time.