Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 264: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a design team will be formally appointed for a planned new primary school building (details supplied) in County Cork; if the new school will be built using the modular build method; and when construction work is expected to get underway. [6810/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a project for a new 16 classroom building for the school to which he refers is included among the list of major school building projects which I announced on the 12 of February last for the appointment of a Design Team.

My officials will shortly be contacting each school on the list about the next steps to be taken. No decision has yet been taken on the construction model for this building.

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 265: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the construction of a new primary school (details supplied) in County Cork, including the name of the principal contractor, the value of the construction contract, the facilities to be provided on site, the expected date of completion and the date the school will open its doors. [6811/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The construction of the first phase of the primary school to which the Deputy refers commenced in January 2009. It is a two storey building comprising 8 classrooms, 3 special education tuition rooms, an Administration/General Office, a Teacher/Staff room and ancillary space with associated site works including car parking spaces and play areas.

The principal contractor is ABM Construction. Due to commercial sensitivities it would not be appropriate for me to disclose the value of the contract. The expected date of completion is June 2009 with an expected opening date of September 2009.