Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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51. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the approval of stage 2B for a school (details supplied) in order that this new school building project can proceed to tender stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31020/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The project referred to by the Deputy has recently been approved to proceed to Stage 3 which involves the tender competition for appointment of the building contractor. The school and its design team have been informed.

Eamon Scanlon (Sligo-Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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52. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a proposal submitted by a school (details supplied) to purchase an adjoining site for development to replace prefabs with permanent rooms; when they can expect a decision on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31028/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is currently considering an application for additional accommodation from the ETB in respect of the school referred to. The application, for replacement accommodation and a Special Class provision is currently being assessed and my Department will be in contact with the ETB in the matter shortly.

Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) and its place on the school building list. [31029/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The major building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate and the preparation of Tender Documents. All statutory approvals have been secured and the Design Team have been authorised to complete Stage 2(b).