Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2016
167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to make financial provision for a school (details supplied) in respect of the proposed extension with particular reference to the demographics of the area and requirements of the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33850/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school referred to by the Deputy was approved 1 mainstream classroom, WC for assisted users and 3 SET rooms under my Department’s Additional Accommodation Scheme in February 2015.
The school subsequently submitted an application for extra funding to provide additional accommodation over and above what was approved (principal’s office, library, replacement of floor covering and mechanical & electrical works in existing school building).
The school authority has since advised my Department that the scope of works would be scaled back to the original approval and my Department is satisfied that the level of grant aid provided is sufficient to cover the cost of these works.
