Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004
470 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the fact that she has already sanctioned prefabricated accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Donegal, she will consider sanctioning a classroom instead if the school funds the cost difference; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29044/04]
View answerThe management authority of the school to which the Deputy refers did not apply for temporary accommodation for the current school year but has recently made an application for temporary accommodation to be provided for September 2005. All such applications are being considered in the school planning section of my Department and it is planned to publish the list of successful applicants early in the new year.
As outlined in circular PBU 3/04, officials assess each application on the basis of the criteria outlined in the circular and successful applicants will be allocated funding for the provision of accommodation by way of permanent initiative if this is considered appropriate.
