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Schools Building Projects.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 October 2004

Thursday, 28 October 2004

Questions (355)

Willie Penrose

Question:

353 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when construction of this much-needed school will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26561/04]

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The new school building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an early stage of architectural planning. It has a band 2 rating. My Department's technical staff are currently examining stage 3 documentation, covering detailed plans and costs, and the school authorities will be kept advised of developments.

My officials are nearing completion of a review of all projects, which did not proceed to construction as part of the 2004 school building programme with a view to including them as part of a multi-annual programme from 2005. All projects are being assessed against the published prioritisation criteria, agreed earlier this year with the education partners. Each project will be assigned a band rating and the progress of all projects will be considered in the context of the programme from 2005. Following conclusion of the current Estimates and budgetary process I intend to publish the 2005 building programme, which will operate in a multi-annual framework.

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