Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 466: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on appointing a design team for the approved extension of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16573/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm to the Deputy that an application was received from County Donegal VEC for large scale capital funding for an extension/refurbishment project at the school to which he refers. It has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects by my Department and assigned a Band rating of 2.4.

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.

Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 467: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that a school (details supplied) in County Donegal will proceed to tender and construction during 2009, as per the draft timetable forwarded to him on 26 March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16574/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that, to date the draft timetable dates submitted by County Donegal VEC have been met.

It is expected that, subject to the necessary technical and financial approvals, this project could proceed to construction in the second half of 2009.