Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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320. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the manner in which parliamentary questions are answered in relation to the current status of schools on the schools buildings programme (details supplied). [35840/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, building projects for the first, second and third named schools referred to in the details supplied are included in the 6 Year Construction Plan (2016-2021). I wish to advise the Deputy that it is my Department's intention to progress these projects though the various stages of the architectural planning and construction process as outlined in the Plan.

In relation to the first named school, the position is that my Department recently undertook a technical assessment of the site as part of the pre design stage for the project. My Department will continue to engage with the school in the context of advancing the project through the architectural planning process.

In relation to the second and third named schools, my Department has commenced the architectural planning process for the provision of permanent school buildings for both schools on a new site. In this regard, my Department has been in contact with both school managements recently and further interaction will occur as the projects develop.

With regard to the fourth named school, tender documents for the building project are currently being finalised and it is envisaged that tenders will be invited at an early date.