Willie Penrose
Question:364. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will indicate the status of an application for a replacement primary school (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [24495/13]
View answerTuesday, 21 May 2013
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The major building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The Stage 2(b) (Detailed Design) is nearing completion.
Due to competing demands on my Department's capital budget, imposed by the need to prioritise the limited funding available for the provision of additional school accommodation to meet increasing demographic requirements, it was not possible to include this project in the five year construction programme.
Schools which have not been included in the five year construction programme, but which were previously initiated will continue to be progressed to final planning stages in anticipation of the possibility of further funds being available to my Department in future years. The project referred to by the Deputy remains available to be considered for progression in that context.