Written answers
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Department of Education and Skills
Schools Building Projects
9:00 pm
Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 74: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the rebuilding of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; if he is committed to this project; if there is a timeframe in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10765/11]
Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The project referred to by the Deputy is currently at an early stage of Architectural Planning. It forms part of the 2011 Building Programme, which was announced in January, of projects to progress to secure planning permission with a view to preparing tender documents in 2011 or 2012.
The Design Team are currently working on finalising the Stage 2a submission (Develop Sketch Design) which is expected to be submitted to my Department shortly. When this is received it will be reviewed by my Department and my officials will then contact the school regarding the further progression of the project.
Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 75: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposed post primary school at a location (details supplied) in County Dublin; if he is committed to the provision of this school; if there is a timeframe in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10766/11]
Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The Forward Planning Section of my Department is currently examining all areas of the country to determine where additional provision will be required at both primary and post-primary level up to 2017. Overall post-primary requirements in the area referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered in this context. The priority for my Department will be to ensure there are enough post-primary places in areas that have experienced the most rapid population growth.
My Department has recently announced plans to open at least 13 new post-primary schools over the next five years in the following locations - Gorey, Doughiska (Galway), Lucan (Clonburris), Kingscourt, Ashbourne, Mulhuddart, Blanchardstown West, Drogheda, Claregalway, Maynooth, Naas, Navan and North County Dublin/South County Louth.
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