Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
329 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will allocate increased funding to a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35903/07]
View answerAs part of the expansion of the devolved scheme for primary school building works, a grant of €484,000 was sanctioned to enable the management authorities of the school in question to provide additional accommodation.
The scheme allows Boards of Management to address their accommodation and building priorities with a guaranteed amount of funding and gives Boards of Management control of the building project. The scheme is not intended to leave schools with significant fundraising needs but for schools to tailor the scope of capital works commissioned to the available funding.
An appeal was recently received from the school referred to by the Deputy requesting an increased grant. The appeal was examined and additional funding was approved for the school.
