Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 205: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be made available for improvements works to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21659/09]

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/refurbishment. 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 the 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.

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 206: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when funding will be made available for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21660/09]

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/refurbishment. 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 the 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.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 207: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be made available for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo under a scheme for summer 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21661/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The school to which the Deputy refers made application under the Summer Works Scheme to provide for new footpaths and access ramps. I am pleased to confirm that the school concerned was successful in their application for funding and has been notified accordingly.