Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 293: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed new building for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if sanction will be given in order that the building can proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2561/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that on the 23rd 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 a new school, 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 contract 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.

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 294: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new primary school for Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, County Mayo; if his attention has been drawn to the availability of a suitable site and that all other requirements are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2575/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department received an application from the school in question in December 2008 for funding for a proposed new 3 classroom school. My Department will be in contact with the school in relation to its application.