Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 482: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the term of the limited duration six month framework agreement for construction consultants for schools projects published on e-Tenders in June 2008 will be concluded: when he will issue a new invitation to tender for these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25726/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The framework panel for the appointment of design team consultants to major school building projects commenced on Monday, 20 April and will conclude on Tuesday, 20 October 2009. Work on setting up a further panel is ongoing within the Planning and Building Unit of my Department and an advertisement will appear on the public procurement portal, www.etenders.gov.ie, in due course.

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 483: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a list of applications for school buildings or extensions, at both primary and secondary levels, including both schools in architectural planning and those pre-architectural planning, with details of band, type of project, school name, location and estimated cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25732/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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For the Deputy's information a composite list of major school building projects follows. The first list outlines those projects that are currently in architectural planning and the second, those that are at pre-architectural planning stage. Due to the commercially sensitive nature of the information, I regret that it is not possible to detail the estimated cost of the projects on an individual basis.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 484: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 14; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25741/09]

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 489: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 14; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25746/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 484 and 489 together.

The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. In accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects, this school has been assigned a band rating of 2.2.

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 the 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.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 485: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 14; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25742/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension. 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 project is awaiting the appointment of a Design Team.

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.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 487: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25744/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.4 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.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 488: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25745/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The school to which the Deputy refers has applied to my Department for large scale capital funding for a sports hall refurbishment and the replacement of temporary accommodation.

The project has been assigned a Band 2.4 rating under the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects.

As the Deputy will be aware, in February, I announced details of 43 major building projects to proceed to tender and construction and 25 high priority projects to commence architectural planning. The project to which the Deputy refers was not included in this announcement.

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 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.

The school authorities have submitted other applications for funding for smaller scale works and my Department is in correspondence with them in this regard. As the Deputy may be aware, the school has already received a total of €910,000 under the Summer Works Scheme in 2005, 2006 and 2007 for improvement works to the school. They were also successful in obtaining funding for gutters and fascia under the 2009 Summer Works Scheme.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 490: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 14; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25747/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.5 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.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 491: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 14; the funding which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25748/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.4 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.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 492: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25749/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.4 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.

I am also pleased to confirm the school was successful in obtaining funding this year under the Summer Works Scheme for refurbishment of a Science Room.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 493: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25750/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2. 2 rating. The project is awaiting the appointment of a Design Team.

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.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 494: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25751/09]

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. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.5 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.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 495: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25752/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The school building project referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. In accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects, this school has been assigned a band rating of 2.4.

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.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 496: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25753/09]

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 497: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the funding application of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16; the funding band which applies to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25754/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 496 and 497 together.

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I have recently granted approval to the schools in question to seek planning permission and a fire safety certificate with the Local Authority. In accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects, these schools have been assigned a band rating of 2.1.

Further progression of this project through to tender and construction will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.