Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 456: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in awarding permission for the refurbishment of the school hall in a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41295/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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A major capital project at the school to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction is dependent on the prioritisation of competing demands on the funding available under the Department's capital budget.

The proposed building project will be considered in the context of the 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 delivery of the project at this time. My Department has received correspondence from the school regarding possible progression of the school hall element of the major project. My Department has responded directly to the school in this regard with a request for more detailed information on what is proposed.