Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if approval has been given for the refurbishment and extension of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; the extra accommodation being provided; when it is expected that work will commence on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24594/09]

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 501: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Donegal will progress to the next stage of tender and construction. [24633/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 494 and 501 together.

The building project for the school to which the Deputies refer is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. As well as significant refurbishment of the existing school building, the additional accommodation to be provided is as follows: two classrooms with storage; GP room; library/resource room with storage; remedial room; and administration and staff room.

The progression of all large scale 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 the current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.