Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 1208: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a proposed school (details supplied). [29565/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The post primary school project referred to by the Deputy is included in the list of seven schools which I have approved for inclusion in the 3rd Bundle of schools to be procured via Public Private Partnership.

This Bundle is in the pre procurement stage and my Department has completed a round of stakeholders' meetings in each of the locations where PPP schools are to be provided. A detailed output specification and Public Sector Benchmark is being prepared and outline planning permission will be sought for each location.

On successful completion of this process, the Bundle will be handed over to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for procurement.

The indicative timeframe for the delivery of a PPP school currently stands at approximately 4 years from the date the Bundle is announced.

Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 1209: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received an application by a school (details supplied) for emergency works; his views on this application; the position regarding this school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29603/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Planning and Building Unit of my Department has no record of an application for emergency funding from the school in question. Should an application be received it will be assessed and the school authorities notified of the outcome without delay.

A proposed major capital project to refurbish and extend the school building is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. In light of current competing demands on the capital budget of the Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the proposed project at this time.