asked the Minister for Education the reason additional classroom accommodation has not yet been provided at the Christian Brothers national school, Westport, County Mayo, in view of the commitment already given regarding this and of the very serious overcrowding which now exists there; and if he will have the necessary accommodation approved and provided forthwith.
Written Answers. - Westport CBS.
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A preliminary sketch-scheme for the extension of the Christian Brothers national school in Westport was submitted to my Department by the Commissioners of Public Works in August 1973, and was discussed with the school authorities. It was decided in 1974 that a further classroom should be provided and the commissioners confirmed in September of that year that the preparation of a revised sketch-scheme was not necessary.
Confirmation that full planning might proceed on the basis of the agreed revised schedule of accommodation was not received from the school authorities and in June 1979, they submitted revised proposals to my Department.
Because of the long lapse of time since the original scheme of extension was agreed, it was necessary to reconsider the accommodation requirements of the school in the context of the total requirements of the area. A report from the Commissioners of Public Works on the feasibility of implementing the revised proposals is awaited.
Because of the need for additional accommodation pending the provision of permanent accommodation, my Department will agree to the provision of prefabricated accommodation.