Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
564. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has assessed and accepts the points made by the fire safety and fire compliance company retained by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4223/26]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy, that approval was given to the school in question for the delivery of 4 Mainstream classrooms, 3 Special education tuition rooms, 2 Special education classrooms, 1 UAWC by traditional build with repurposing to create 1 Special education classroom. This project has been devolved to the school authorities for delivery.
The school has also submitted a further application for the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme and this is under consideration. The purpose of the ASA scheme is to ensure that essential mainstream classroom and Special Education Needs (SEN) accommodation is available to cater for pupils enrolled each year, where the need cannot be met by the school's existing accommodation.
In relation to the matter of the location for the 2 modular units for 2 special education classrooms and compliance with Fire Safety Regulations, I can confirm that departmental officials remain available to engage with the school authorities in relation to agreeing the location for same. I can assure the Deputy that my department is working to advance matters as quickly as possible.
