Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of applications for works submitted by schools (details supplied). [12950/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that building projects for the schools in question are included in my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme (2019/21). A suitable site has been identified for both projects and the acquisition process is currently underway.

Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of applications for works submitted by schools (details supplied). [12951/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that building projects for each of the schools referred to are included in my Department's 6 - Year Construction Programme (2016-2021). 

Preparatory work has been initiated to advance both projects and my Department will continue to liaise directly with the school authorities concerned in the context of progressing the projects through the architectural planning process.

Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of applications for works submitted by a school (details supplied). [12952/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that a building project for the school in question is included in my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme (2019/21).

The school will be aware that preparatory work has been initiated to advance this project and my Department will continue to liaise directly with the school authorities concerned in the context of progressing the project through the architectural planning process.