Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail)
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108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a request for a school extension (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20248/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning - Stage 1. A revised Stage 1 submission, including an up to date cost plan, was requested from the Design Team following an increase in the schedule of accommodation to cater for up to 1200 pupils.

Upon submission, presentation and review of the Stage 1 report, and subject to no issues arising, the project should then be authorised to progress to Stage 2a - Developed Design.

Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail)
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109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20249/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will be aware that a building project for the school to which he refers is included in my Department's Capital Programme.

My Department is currently finalising the development of the project brief with the aim of progressing the project into architectural planning at an early stage.In that regard, my Department will also be in direct contact with the school authority shortly regarding its project.

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the provision of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork. [20250/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I am pleased to advise that architectural planning has commenced for the school referred to by the Deputy, for delivery under the Department's Design and Build Programme. Site surveys have commenced in advance of preparing the Planning Application which will be the next key milestone in the progression of the project.