Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 1224: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of an extension for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29704/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has approved the project to which the Deputy refers to proceed to appointment of a design team. The Board of Management for the school is currently at the final stages of appointing a design team to commence architectural planning on this project. My Department recently requested further information on the proposed design team from the school. When this information is received my Department will revert to the school regarding the appointment of the design team and the commencement of architectural planning.

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 1225: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of an extension for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29705/09]

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 and the school in question has recently been authorised to progress this project to Stage 2A - Developed Sketch Scheme.

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.

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 1226: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of an extension and new car park for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29706/09]

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.

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.