Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 559: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when finance will be made available to allow an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17386/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension and refurbishment project. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.1 rating. 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 progression of the project at this time.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 560: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1703 of 24 September 2008, when the school will be advised of the outcome of its application for an emergency works grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17410/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As I indicated in my reply to Dáil Question No. 704 answered on 22nd April last, the application from the school in question is being re-examined in the context of the funding available in 2009. The school authorities will be advised of the outcome as quickly as possible.