Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 739: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will list the schools (details supplied) which have applied to carry out renovations and building works; the renovations or building works they intend to carry out; the status of their applications; the length of time before their application is approved, or not; when moneys are expected to be made available to schools approved for building works and renovations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31646/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, 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 in the areas mentioned by the Deputy, 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 approved under the Summer Works Scheme 2010 and applications for Major Refurbishment works in the areas concerned, together with the current status of these projects, are set out as follows for ease of reference.

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 740: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the budget available for school buildings in 2010; the amount of capital which has already been allocated; when she intends to have allocated all available capital for school buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31647/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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To date in 2010 a total of €135.133m of this year's capital allocation of €578.8m for the primary and post-primary sectors has issued from my Department under the school building and modernisation programme.

Arising from earlier announcements regarding the school building and modernisation programme, funding will be allocated to major school building projects as they progress through the various stages of the building programme. Funding will also be expended throughout the year on site acquisitions as well as on a range of other capital schemes operated by my Department, such as the Summer Works Scheme, Emergency Works Scheme, the Permanent Accommodation and Small Schools Schemes, the Energy Efficiency Scheme and payment of the Minor Works Grant to primary schools.