Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 608: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school (details supplied) in County Cork on the school building programme; the stage the process is at; when he envisages work on the site will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27601/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers was included in my announcement on 12 February of 43 major building projects to proceed to tender and construction during 2009.

Representatives from the board of management and the design team of the school attended a briefing in my Department's offices in Tullamore on 26 March at which they were appraised of the next steps necessary to progress the project to tender and construction.

A Stage 2(a) submission was approved by my Department in March 2009. The Design Team are currently working on a Stage 2(b) submission which, when completed, will then be submitted to my Department. Following receipt and approval of the Stage 2(b) submission my Department will revert to the school regarding next steps in the progression of the project towards tender and construction.

Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 609: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school (details supplied) in County Cork on the school building programme; the stage the process is at; when he envisages work on the site will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27602/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an early stage of architectural planning.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project for this school 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 Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.

Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 610: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school (details supplied) in County Cork on the school building programme; the stage the process is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27603/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the school to which she refers has recently been completed. The handover of the new building to the school authorities took place at the end of June.

Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 611: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school (details supplied) in County Cork on the school building programme; the stage the process is at; when he envisages work on the site will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27604/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning.

A Stage 2(a) submission was approved by my Department in January 2009. The Design Team are currently working on a Stage 2(b) submission which, when completed, will then be submitted to my Department. Following receipt and approval of the Stage 2(b) submission my Department will revert to the school regarding next steps in the progression of the project towards tender and construction.

Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 612: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school (details supplied) in County Cork on the school building programme; the stage the process is at; when he envisages work on the site will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27605/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a project for a new 16 classroom building for the school to which she refers, was included in the list of 25 major school building projects which I announced on the 12 of February last to enter into architectural planning.

Officials in my Department are currently assessing the most appropriate construction model for this project. I anticipate that my officials will be in contact with the school authorities shortly regarding progress.

Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 613: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school (details supplied) in County Cork on the school building programme; the stage the process is at; when he envisages work on the site will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27606/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project for this school 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 Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.

Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 614: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a school (details supplied) in County Cork on the school building programme; the stage the process is at; when he envisages work on the site will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27607/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I am happy to inform the Deputy that the project for this school was included in my February announcement of projects to commence architectural planning in 2009. The brief formulation for this project is nearing completion and my Department will shortly be in touch with the school authority regarding the appointment of a design team.