Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 641: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the increasing pupil numbers, he will grant the necessary permission to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16, to progress its school building project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4852/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is currently 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 capital budget of the Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the delivery of the project at this time. With regard to the schools needs for September 2009, an application has been received for temporary accommodation and the Department will be in contact with the school authority when a decision has been taken in this matter.