School Accommodation Provision

Thursday, 12 July 2018

Ceisteanna (190)

Bobby Aylward

Ceist:

190. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for additional school accommodation due to a growth in roll numbers; if funding will be granted for the installation and rental of two prefabricated buildings to accommodate two extra classes from 1 September 2018 for the 2018/2019 academic year until a permanent solution is agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32293/18]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has approved temporary accommodation to the school in question to address its immediate accommodation needs. My Department has also approved grant for permanent accommodation and the school has been advised accordingly.