The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning. Planning permission was granted in December 2007 and, while an appeal was made to An Bord Pleanála, the grant of permission was subsequently upheld.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of the Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of the Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the proposed project at this time.