James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 198: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of new school buildings for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin which is currently accommodated in prefabricated buildings; the reason another school remains idle; when this new school building will be put in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15966/09]

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 first school to which he refers is included among the list of major school building projects which I announced on the 12 of February last to enter architectural design.

My officials will 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.

The other new 8 classroom permanent school building referred to by the Deputy, commenced operation in September 2008 with 2 class groups. The school is expected to reach at least 50% of its capacity in 2009 and to continue to grow annually up to a 16 classroom school. The provision of additional accommodation at this school will be considered as the requirement arises.