Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 630: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the priority accorded to the construction of a permanent school (details supplied) in Dublin 16 to replace the dangerous building in which children with severe mental and physical disabilities are currently schooled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22225/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The proposed building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is currently awaiting the appointment of a Design Team. In accordance with the published prioritisation criteria of my Department, the project has a Band 1 rating. 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.