Anne Ferris (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 147: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the building of a new campus for a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25858/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The Deputy might wish to note that a site for the school campus to which she refers has been identified by Co. Wicklow VEC, however, it has not been possible to date to progress this proposed acquisition due to the complexities associated with the site identified.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including a project for this school, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme with due regard to the demand for increased education provision at both primary and post primary level in the coming years.

The delivery of these new schools, together with extension projects to meet the demographic demand, will be the main focus for capital investment in schools in the coming years. The current status of all projects on the school building programme may be viewed on my Department's website at www.education.ie and this will be updated regularly throughout the year.