Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 222: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a planned extension to a primary school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will set out a timeline for the completion of the project. [22446/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The project to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of the tender process. Subject to no issues arising, it is envisaged that the project will progress to construction in the coming months and will take circa 18 months to complete.

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 223: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding planned extension and refurbishment works at a second level school (details supplied) in County Cork. [22447/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I can confirm that in 2009, a proposed major capital project for the school referred to by the Deputy was announced to proceed through the architectural planning process. Since then, it has not been possible to progress this project due to on-going issues regarding access to the proposed site for the school building project. Officials from my Department are in on-going contact with the school authorities to resolve these issues so that the project may proceed to the next stage and the appointment of a Design Team.

In the meantime, my Department has approved temporary accommodation to meet the schools interim accommodation requirements and my Department is currently considering an application from the school for temporary accommodation. My Department will be in further contact with the school authorities in this regard.