Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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154. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the proposed completion date for a new school building (details supplied) County Westmeath; and the capacity of the new building. [40350/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The project for the school in question is to provide a new 6 classroom special school plus ancillary accommodation to accommodate 36 pupils. Architectural planning has commenced and site surveys are currently being progressed. Also a pre-planning meeting was held with Westmeath County Council on 31 July to discuss the development and inform the design process. When the design drawings are complete the planning application will be lodged. It is anticipated that the planning application will be lodged before the end of this year.