Written answers

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Department of Education and Science

Schools Building Projects

9:00 pm

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 1047: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed building project at a school (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1075/10]

Photo of Batt O'KeeffeBatt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning.

The proposed building project 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 my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the delivery of the project at this time.

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 1048: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a new school at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1096/10]

Photo of Batt O'KeeffeBatt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The new post primary school project for Gorey, Co. Wexford is one of eight schools which I approved for inclusion in the 3rd Bundle of schools to be procured via Public Private Partnership.

This bundle is in the pre procurement stage. Detailed output specifications and Public Sector Benchmark (PSB) are being finalised and outline planning permission has been received in the case of seven of the eight schools. Work is continuing on securing outline planning permission on the remaining school site. On successful completion of this process, it is my intention that 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.

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