Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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204. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delays in progressing the extension works at a school (details supplied); and if these delays will be addressed by his Department. [2976/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the project to which she refers has been devolved for delivery to the local Education and Training Board (ETB).

The project is currently at pre-stage 1 of the architectural planning process which is the outline sketch stage.  The ETB recently submitted the pre-stage 1 report to my Department and this is being examined in my Department in consultation with the ETB.  When the pre-stage one submission has been satisfactorily completed, sanction can be given for the project to move to the detailed design stages of the architectural planning process.

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date with the construction of a school (details supplied) which commenced construction in May 2017; when it is envisaged that construction will be completed; when the new school will be ready for occupation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2988/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that phase 1 of the project, the construction of the temporary school and decant has been completed at Mercy Convent, Naas.

Phase 2, demolition of the existing school building and construction of the permanent 32 classroom school recently commenced.

The contract period is 24 months.

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the developments that have been made in relation to a new building for a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3026/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, a building project for the school to which she refers is included in my Department's 6 Year Construction Programme.

The project brief is being finalised with a view to progressing the project into architectural planning.