John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 20: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made in relation to a school amalgamation (details supplied); if the design team are advanced in their work; when the final plan is likely to emerge; the time frame to construction phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13087/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently at an early stage of architectural planning.

The Stage 1 submission which incorporates Preliminary Design was received on 9th May and is currently being reviewed by my Department. Subject to no issues arising in relation to the stage 1 submission it is envisaged that the project will thereafter advance to completion of stage 2(a) - Developed Sketch Design and stage 2(b) which will include applications for planning permission and other statutory approvals.

Until planning permission has been secured and stage 2(b) of architectural planning has been completed, it will not be possible to give an indication of the timeframe for completion of the subsequent tender and construction stages.