587. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her views on correspondence regarding a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36289/15]

The Major Building Project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2b - Detailed Design which includes applications for planning permission, Fire Safety Certification, Disability Access Certification and the preparation of tender documents. All statutory approvals have been received for this project.

Due to competing demands on the 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. However, school building projects, including the project in question which have not been included in the current five year construction programme, are being progressed to the final planning stages and are available to be considered in the context of the new 6 Year Construction Plan that the Minister intends to announce in the coming weeks.