Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2024
682. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to an issue with the one modular building that is on a school site (details supplied); if she will guarantee that this building will be ready in time for the start of the new school year. [32002/24]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy, that rental accommodation had been approved by my Department for the school in question. The rental company are due to connect the necessary utilities and carry out final checks before the accommodation can be used by the school. The school authorities are working with the accommodation provider on these matters.
I can assure the Deputy that the necessary funding has been provided by my Department and the school authorities are in receipt of same. This will allow them to progress with the rental accommodation for the upcoming school year.
The provision of required school places, including for children with special educational needs, is a priority for my Department and my officials are working to ensure that there is sufficient provision to meet the school place needs in the school in question and the wider School Planning Area for future years.
