Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 644: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from early architectural planning to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31006/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. 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 my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 645: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31007/10]

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 647: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31009/10]

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 649: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31054/10]

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 650: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31055/10]

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 651: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale she anticipates for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31056/10]

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 652: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31057/10]

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 653: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale she anticipates for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31058/10]

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 659: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from the appointment of a design team to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31169/10]

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 660: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31170/10]

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 661: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from the application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31171/10]

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 664: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31174/10]

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 665: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a college (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31175/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 645, 647, 649 to 653, inclusive, 659 to 661, inclusive, 664 and 665 together.

I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is in receipt of applications for large scale capital works from the schools to which he refers. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, including the projects referred to by the Deputy, is available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.

The priority attaching to individual projects is determined by published prioritisation criteria, which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. There are four band ratings under these criteria, each of which describes the extent of accommodation required and the urgency attaching to it. Band 1 is the highest priority rating and Band 4 is the lowest. Documents explaining the band rating system are also available on my Department's website.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including projects for the schools in question, from initial design stage through to construction will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of the current competing demands on the capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the projects at this time. For the Deputy's convenience, details of projects in the schools in question together with the current status of the projects are below for ease of reference.

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 646: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from proceeding to the tendering process to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31008/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning. Stage 2(a) for the project was approved in late December 2009 and the design team have been authorised to progress to stage 2(b) of architectural planning. Stage 2(b) involves applying for planning permission, fire certificate etc. and the preparation of tender documents. Planning Permission was applied for by the design team in May 2010 and a decision on the application is awaited. Until planning permission has been secured and stage 2b of architectural planning has been completed, it will not be possible to give an indication of the timeframe for completion of the tender and construction process.

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 654: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a college (details supplied) in County Dublin from tender stage, progressing to construction to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31059/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is currently in the final stages of the tender phase. On 16th June 2010 my Department authorised the VEC to issue the letter of intent to the preferred bidder. The Design Team are currently compiling a supplementary tender report in accordance with the requirements outlined in the letter of intent. When this documentation is received by the Department, provided there are no issues arising, the contract can be awarded and the project will progress to construction.

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 655: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale she anticipates for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from progressing to tender to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31060/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the project to which the Deputy refers was included in the Ministerial announcement on 16 February 2010 of projects authorised to prepare tender documents. The project is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. Notification to grant Planning Permission was received in June 2010.

In February 2010, a delegation from the school and its design team attended a briefing by my Department on the completion of stage 2(b) of architectural planning. My Department is currently awaiting the submission of stage 2(b) documentation from the school and its design team.

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Question 656: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from advanced architectural planning to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31061/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that the project 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 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 my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.