Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013
248. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Education and Skills if additional funding will be made available for the provision of an outdoor play area at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26809/13]
View answerA devolved grant was sanctioned for the school on the basis of the level of grant sought by the school, to which the Deputy refers, in November 2012 to facilitate its relocation to more suitable premises. The funding granted was to provide for toilets, play areas and other modifications. The school subsequently sought additional funding for works to comply with Fire Safety Regulations as well as further funding for play areas. Additional funding to comply with Fire Safety Regulations was approved. However given the current financial constraints within which my Department is operating and the priority being given to applications from schools for essential mainstream classroom accommodation, my Department was not in a position to approve the additional funding sought in respect of the play areas concerned.
