Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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288. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the proposed extension to a school (details supplied) which it was hoped would have started construction during the summer holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21234/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The school in question was allocated funding to build a standalone extension to include a mainstream classroom, resource room and WC for assisted users.

The school authority has submitted an application for additional funding and the Building Unit of my Department has sought further information from the school in respect of this application. As soon as this information has been received and reviewed the school will be advised of the outcome without delay.

Frank O'Rourke (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when construction of a school (details supplied) will commence and the timeline for the works, given that Kildare County Council has granted planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21301/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning - Stage 2b - Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of Tender Documents.

A decision to grant planning permission for the project was issued by the Local Authority on 4th July 2016. As the Deputy will be aware there is a 4 week period before the final grant of planning permission is received.

The Design Team are currently finalising the applications for the Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate for submission to the Local Authority.

Once all statutory approvals are secured the Design Team will complete the Stage 2(b) report for submission to my Department and following review of that report my officials will then revert to the school with regard to the further progression of the project.

It is not possible at this stage to give an indicative timeline for when construction will commence and the duration of the works.