Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the agreed new build of a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8647/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2b – Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been obtained.

The Design Team is currently finalising the stage 2b documentation and expects to submit the finalised Stage 2b Report to my Department shortly.

Upon receipt and review of this outstanding documentation my Department will revert to the Board of Management with regard to the further progression of the project at that time

Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of and timeframe for a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8649/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The project referred to by the Deputy has been devolved for delivery to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB).

My Department has received a Stage 2B submission and this is currently being examined. As soon as this examination is completed and found to be in order my Department will be in contact with KWETB in relation to the project’s progression to tender and construction.

Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an extension for a college (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8650/18]

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.  In the context of progressing the building project, my Department has undertaken a site visit to the school.

The building project will be devolved to Kildare Wicklow Education Training Board (KWETB) for delivery and my Department will be engaging with KWETB shortly in this regard.