David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 483: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to an adjournment debate matter on 6 November 2008 in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Cork, the progress that has been made in providing additional accommodation; if the appeal of his Department's decision in the matter has been completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5619/09]

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 485: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will expedite an application by a school (details supplied) in County Cork for works under the capital works programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5625/09]

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 504: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received a request to receive a deputation from a school (details supplied) in County Cork; if and when he will be in a position to meet such a deputation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5872/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 483, 485 and 504 together.

The school to which the Deputies refer has applied to my Department for an extension project. As the Deputies will be aware, last week, I announced details of 43 major building projects to proceed to tender and construction and 25 high priority projects to commence architectural planning.

The project to which the Deputies refer was not included in this announcement for the commencement of architectural planning. Therefore, it is unlikely that it will be progressed in 2009.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project in question, 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 progression of the project at this time.

My Department will be responding shortly to a recent proposal from the school which includes a request for a meeting with officials.