Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 82: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide funding to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14071/11]

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. A stage 1 submission was recently received from the design team and is currently being reviewed by my Department. When that review is complete my Department will revert to the VEC regarding the further progression of the project.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will continue to 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.

In the interim, to meet the school's immediate needs as outlined in an application from the VEC, my Department has approved the provision of 3 temporary classrooms.