John Halligan (Waterford, Independent)
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Question 25: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for postponing the new build at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the poor condition of the school buildings since the 1970's; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25917/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Newpark Comprehensive is one of five post primary schools in the Dun Laoghaire Post Primary Feeder Area. Overall enrolments in Newpark have increased by 4% in the last 4 years.

The building project for Newpark Comprehensive has been included in the 5 year construction programme and is scheduled to commence construction in 2015/16.

A stage 2(b) submission was received last week and is currently under review. This submission includes tender documents and is the precursor to tender and construction stage.

Due to annual financial constraints and the need to prioritise the funding available each year for the provision of new school accommodation to meet the increasing demographic requirements it is not possible to advance all projects to construction in the early years of the programme.