A large-scale building project for Maynooth post-primary school, Moyglare Road, County Kildare, is listed in section 9 of the 2004 capital programme.
The proposed extension consists of 1836 m2 for a long-term projected enrolment figure of 850 pupils. It is not possible to release the estimated costings for the project as its disclosure could prejudice the tender outcome and could result in financial loss to the Department.
This project is at stage three of architectural planning which involves a detailed sketch scheme detailing room layouts, etc. It has been assigned a band three rating by the Department in accordance with the published criteria for prioritising large-scale projects.
The contingency fund is used for unforeseen emergencies that arise during the year and cannot be used to advance a building project.
The budget announcement regarding multiannual capital envelopes will enable me to adopt a multiannual framework for the school building programme which in turn will give greater clarity regarding projects that are not progressing to tender in this year's programme, including Maynooth post-primary school. I will make a further announcement in that regard during the year.