To ask the Minister of Education in relation to the review of the school buildings design guide, (i) when she anticipates the review will be completed and new guidance issued; and (ii) if the review included the different spacial needs of the extended schools programme in its remit.

I can confirm that on 23 April 2009 my Department published an updated handbook which sets out the specification and design standards for new primary schools. This document has been circulated to the Education and Library Boards and Project Managers involved in the design of schools. It is also available to download from the Department’s website.

Cuirtear san áireamh leis na Sceidil Athbhreithnithe um Chóiríocht seomraí ilchuspóireacha sa bhreis a bhfuil freastail ar réimse leathan feidhmíochta, ina n-áirítear seirbhísí agus gníomhachtaí a bhaineann le Clár na Scoileanna Seirbhísí Breise, mar aidhm acu.

The revised Schedules of Accommodation include additional multi-purpose rooms which are intended to serve a wide range of functions including the services and activities of the Extended Schools programme.