Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the progress made in relation to the provision of a replacement building for a school (details supplied) in County Galway; when it is envisaged that approval will be given to go to tender with this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24785/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The school building project referred to by the Deputy was included in the School Building Works Programme for 2011 which was announced on 24th January.

The Design Team are currently working on finalising the Stage 2b submission (Detailed Design) which will then be submitted to my Department for review.

Subsequently, assuming no issues arise, my Department will be in contact with the Board of Management with regard to the further progression of the project.

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 173: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of his statements on the unsuitability of prefabs as classroom accommodation, when approval will be given to a school (details supplied) in County Galway for a new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24787/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The Deputy will be aware that this project was not included in the school building works programme for 2011 published earlier this year by my predecessor.

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 the 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, at this time, for the progression of this project to completion of tender and construction.