Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 176: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been achieved in the building and completion of a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21959/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The new school to be provided in Co Leitrim, referred to by the Deputy, is one of eight schools which were approved for inclusion in the 3rd Bundle of schools to be procured via Public Private Partnership. This Bundle was handed over to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) in July 2010 to commence the tender procurement process.

This process is ongoing with tenders received this month. Subject to the successful completion of the procurement process, including securing the necessary Local Authority consents, it is anticipated that construction of the schools in this bundle will commence in the first quarter of 2012 and the accommodation is expected to be ready for occupation in September 2013.