Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 269: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school building project (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the timeframe for completion of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28211/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. The Design Team are currently working on the Stage 1 Submission (Site Report/Suitability and Initial Sketch Scheme).

Due to the financial constraints imposed by the need to prioritise the limited funding available for the provision of school accommodation to meet increasing demographic requirements it has not been possible to advance all applications for capital funding concurrently.

School building projects currently in architectural planning, including the project referred to by the Deputy, will continue to be advanced incrementally over time within the context of the funding available. However, in light of current competing demands on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible, at this time, to provide a timeframe for the progression of this project to tender and construction.