James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 223: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when payment will be made to a company (details supplied) in County Longford for State works, in view of the fact that the non-payment of same is threatening the viability of the company, subcontracted to carry out the works, but now facing the loss of at least 20 jobs due to delayed payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18334/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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There is no contractual relationship between the sub-contractor to which the Deputy refers and my Department.

In general all sub-contractors employed on school building projects are employed directly by the Main Contractor or indirectly by the Main Contractor through other sub-contractors. It is a matter for all sub-contractors to agree terms and conditions and a schedule of payments with the Main Contractor as their direct employer.

I can confirm that all monies due to be paid under the terms of the main contract have been paid to the main contractor. My Department is liaising with the schools involved and their Design Teams in relation to next steps.

Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein)
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Question 224: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a request for an extension will be assessed in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18347/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application for large scale capital funding for an extension and refurbishment. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.2 rating. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, 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 competing demands on the capital budget of the Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of this project at this time.