John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 117: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the confirmed plans for a new school building (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29470/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The provision of a new building for the school to which the Deputy refers necessitates the acquisition of a suitable site. This is actively being pursued by my Department. Due to the commercial sensitivities attaching to site acquisitions generally, I am not in a position to comment further on this aspect of the matter at this time. Once a site has been acquired, the advancement of a building project will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on my Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 118: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills If he will present an update on plans to provide the long awaited extension at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if he appreciates the concerns of the local school community in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29471/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The Major Building Project at this school is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The design team is working on stage 2(b) of architectural planning, which includes applications for planning permission, fire certificate and disability access certificate and the preparation of tender documents. Planning permission was granted on 22 February 2011. Upon completion of stage 2(b), the design team will submit the required documentation to the Department. Subsequently, assuming no further issues arise, my Department will be in contact with the board of management with regard to the further progression of the project.