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 commencement and progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase, including this project, 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.

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 413: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; if previous assurances in relation to timescale and commencement of building time are accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3025/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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A project to provide a new building for the school to which the Deputy refers is in the early stages of architectural planning. In this regard, a revised stage 2A submission (Developed Sketch Scheme) has been received in my Department and is currently being examined.

The further progression of this project, in common with all large scale projects, will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. This position has been articulated to the school authority at all times.

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 414: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in relation to a school (details supplied); the timescale for the commencement of building on site for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3026/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Officials of my Department recently met with representatives of the School to which the Deputy refers and agreed to progress the design of the proposed project.

The Department is currently considering the most appropriate method of procurement of this project and will be in contact shortly with the school authorities in this regard. Progression of the project will be considered in the context of the multi-annual school building programme.