James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 635: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new primary school for Stonepark, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27670/09]

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 1.2 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

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 636: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new primary school for Forgney, Ballymahon, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27671/09]

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 capital funding for a new school building.

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.

The school authority has been advised to apply to my Department for funding to repair the existing school building if the Board of management deems this necessary.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 637: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a new primary school for Ballymahon town, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27672/09]

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 advanced stage of Architectural Planning. Planning permission has been granted on this project.

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 Deputy will understand that it is not possible to advance all projects at the same time. It was not possible to include the project for this school in the February announcement. Therefore, it is unlikely that it will be progressed further in 2009.

The proposed building project for the school will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme for 2010 and subsequent years.

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 this project at this time.