School Accommodation

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Questions (171)

Alan Dillon

Question:

171. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education the status of an application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26181/24]

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Written answers

I am pleased to confirm to the Deputy, that the school in question was approved capital funding in 2019 for reconfiguration to create a special class, which has been completed. In addition they were also approved funding for the build of 1x Special Education Classroom in 2021. This project has been devolved to the school authorities for delivery and it is currently at stage 1.

Recently, the school authorities have been liaising with my officials in relation to the possibility of temporary accommodation for the duration of the build. My officials have requested additional information from the school in order to consider the matter fully. Upon receipt of this information the request will be considered and the school authorities will be notified of a decision directly.