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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 12 Apr 2001

Vol. 534 No. 5

Written Answers - Schools Building Projects.

Jim Higgins

Ceist:

229 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve an extension for a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo. [11235/01]

My Department has approved the commencement of architectural planning for the provision of an extension at the school referred to by the Deputy.

The Deputy will appreciate that the rate of progress to construction of a major project depends on factors such as the complexity and size of the project, the time required to undertake architectural planning, the number of other projects being dealt with by the design team and my Department's building unit, the period of time required for the granting of planning permission and obtaining a fire certificate, the outcome of the tender competition and the procurement, where relevant, of bonds, insurance and tax clearance by prospective contractors.

It is, therefore, not possible at this point to give any indication as to the timetable for the provision of the improved accommodation at the school in question. However, the school authorities will be kept informed of developments.

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