James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 1211: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the school building programme for north Dublin in the next three to five years; the number of secondary schools that are planned and the areas; the expected build cost; if sites have been acquired; if funds have been approved for these schools; the number of national schools that are planned and the areas; the expected build cost; if sites have been acquired; if funds have been approved for these schools; if the school building programme in north Dublin will be subject to cutbacks and delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29612/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The forward Planning Section of my Department has carried out a study of the country to identify the areas where, due to demographic changes, there may be a requirement for significant additional school provision at both primary and post-primary levels over the coming years. The school accommodation needs in north Dublin will be fully considered in this context.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including the projects for the area in question, from initial design stage through to construction phase will continue to 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 individual projects at this time.