Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of a new school building at schools (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [26992/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The project for Coosan National School was included in the bundle of 25 projects I announced in February to commence architectural planning. The project is currently awaiting the appointment of a Design Team. Cornamaddy National School is also at an early stage of architectural planning. This project was not included, however, in my February announcement and therefore, is not part of the 2009 School Building Programme. The progression of all large scale building projects, including these projects, 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 projects at this time.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 191: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the next steps necessary to progress a project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to tender and construction following a meeting with the board of management in March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27018/09]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 205: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the next steps necessary to progress a project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare to tender and construction following a meeting with the board of management in March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27032/09]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 209: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the current or expected position in regard to the provision of the new school and extra facilities at Ardclough, County Kildare; the development procedures concluded or pending; when it is expected that all procedures will be finalised with a view to conclusion of the project in readiness for occupation; the projected date in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27036/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 191, 205 and 209 together.

As the Deputy will be aware, in February, I announced details of 43 major building projects to proceed to tender and construction. The projects at Scoil Ui Fhiaich, Maynooth, Scoil Coca Naofa, Kilcock and Scoil Aine Naofa, Ardclough were all included in this announcement.

My Department is currently awaiting the submission of the Stage 2b (detailed design) documentation from the schools' Design Teams on these projects. When this documentation is received and approved, the projects will then be authorised to progress to Stage 3 (tender and construction).

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 192: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received re-tendered proposals under the new form of contracts for public capital projects in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when this project is expected to proceed to construction phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27019/09]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 193: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received re-tendered proposals under the new form of contracts for public capital projects in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when this project is expected to proceed to construction phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27020/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 193 together.

The tender report for the proposed extension/refurbishment project at the school in question was received in my Department on 30th June. It is currently being assessed by the Professional and Technical Staff of the Building Unit. When this assessment is complete the project will be considered for the construction stage.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large scale capital funding which they applied for in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27021/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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In February 2001 my Department received an application for large scale capital funding to provide for an extension to the school referred to by the Deputy. In 2007, my Department wrote to the school management requesting that it complete a standardised Application form (FLE Form) to allow for a review of the school's accommodation needs. To date this form has not been returned to the Department.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including any project for this school, 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.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 195: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large scale capital funding which they applied for in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27022/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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In 2006 the Department received an application for large scale capital funding to provide an additional classroom and improved ancillary accommodation at the school referred to by the Deputy. 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. 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.

However, in 2007 the school was approved funding for the installation and rental of a Prefabricated Unit for classroom purposes. Most recently, my Department has approved funding for the provision of additional classroom accommodation for an additional teacher being appointed to the school.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 196: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large scale capital funding which they applied for in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27023/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department received an application for funding for capital works in 2004. Since then my Department has sanctioned funding to provide for two additional mainstream classrooms and resource facilities at the school. The school has yet to draw down some of this funding. The progression of all large scale building projects 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. In light of competing demands on the capital budget of my Department it is not possible at this time to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of a major project at this school.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when building works will commence at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare in view of the fact that the project was at tendering stage in March 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27024/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As part of the expansion of the Permanent Accommodation Scheme 2007, a grant was allocated to the school in question to enable the management authority to provide 4 additional resource rooms. As a devolved scheme it is a matter for the Board of Management and its Consultant to progress the matter. However, I understand that tenders are due in this weekend and they hope to start construction by the end of July.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 198: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted funding under an application for large scale capital funding which they applied for in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27025/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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In 2002, the Department received an initial application for large scale capital funding to provide for suitable ancillary accommodation at the school referred to by the Deputy. An updated application was received in September 2007 seeking funding for a major extension to include additional classroom accommodation.

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.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 199: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if architectural planning stages are completed regarding a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; when construction is expected to commence in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27026/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Stage 2B for the proposed extension to the school referred to by the Deputy is currently being assessed by my Department's Professional & Technical Unit. When this process is complete and any issues arising have been dealt with it will then be considered for the tender stage.