Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 619: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school building project (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in processing this application; the reason the project has been put on hold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27613/09]

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 2.1 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

Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 620: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for building works in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when he expects a decision to be made; if her attention has been drawn to the urgency of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27614/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is at an early stage of architectural planning. A response was recently received by my Department to the earlier comments of my Department's Planning and Building unit on the Design Team's Stage 2a submission. This response is currently under review by my Department.

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 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.

Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 621: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to the provision of a new classroom at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when the project will proceed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27615/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the school authority from the school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for additional accommodation to my Department.

The school was approved for a devolved grant which means that responsibility for the day to day management of the project has been devolved to the school authority. A letter has issued to the school advising them of the decision and how to progress their project.

Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 622: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for grant aid for major capital works for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when he expects a decision to be made; if his attention has been drawn to the urgency of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27616/09]

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 2.1 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.

Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 623: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when work will begin on a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; when he expects a decision to be made; if his attention has been drawn to the urgency of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27617/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, I announced in January 2009 that the project for the school in question was to proceed to re-tender and construction.

The revised Stage 2B (Detailed Design) submission, to comply with requirements under the new form of Government Construction Contracts, was received by my Department from the school on the 15th of June. The Submission is currently being examined. My officials will revert to the school authorities as soon as possible regarding further progress.

Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 624: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status on an application for grant aid in respect of facilities for the disabled at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when he expects a decision to be made; if his attention has been drawn to the urgency of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27618/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The school in question was approved funding under the 2007 Summer Works Scheme to improve disabled access. 70% of the grant aid was drawn down last April. My Department understands that the balance will be requested by the school shortly.

Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 625: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of funding a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary has received for works; the timeframe for when the works will commence and be completed; the works which will be carried out as a result of the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27619/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The school referred to by the Deputy applied for funding from my Department to carry out works to the roof of the school building. A capital grant of €90,450 for the project was approved by letter issued to the school on 16th January 2009.

Work on the project has commenced and 70% of the approved grant has issued to the school, in accordance with the conditions of the grant scheme.

Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 626: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application has been received in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary for the emergency works grant; when the application will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27620/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The school referred to by the Deputy applied for funding from my Department under the Emergency Works Scheme to carry out works to the roof of the school building. Funding for the project has been approved and the school management has been informed of the position.

Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 627: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for building works in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when he expects a decision to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27621/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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A grant was sanctioned under the Small Schools Scheme 2007 to enable the school in question to extend/refurbish the school building. The building works commenced in June 2008 and the project is now completed. The funding for the project has been drawn down.

Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 628: 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. [27623/09]

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 a new school project. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and has been assigned a band rating of 1.1.

Following a site examination it was established that additional land is required to extend the existing school site to facilitate the proposed building project of a 16 classroom school. My Department is liaising with the neighbouring Community School with regard to a proposed land transfer to achieve an extended school site.

When the issue of the site has been resolved, the progression of this project, as with all large scale building projects, 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.