Dáil Éireann - Volume 625 - 10 October, 2006

Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.

Mr. Rabbitte Mr. Rabbitte

Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the need for the provision of permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31947/06]

Ms Hanafin Ms Hanafin

  Ms Hanafin: The Department acknowledges the need for a permanent solution to meet the long term accommodation needs of the school to which the Deputy refers. The Department is actively looking at proposals regarding an alternative site for the school. However, due to the sensitivities surrounding site acquisitions, I am unable to comment on specifics at this time.

Mr. Ferris Mr. Ferris

Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress regarding the building of a school (details supplied) as approved on 12 April 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31948/06]

Ms Hanafin Ms Hanafin

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  Ms Hanafin: The need for a new school building on a new site for Blennerville National School is acknowledged by my Department. A suitable site [368] has recently been acquired. The building project required to deliver the new school will be progressed in the context of the School Building and Modernisation Programme 2006-2010. In the interim, my Department has approved the provision of a prefabricated classroom to alleviate immediate accommodation difficulties.

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