Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 July 2013
104. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of the temporary accommodation on the site of a school (details supplied) in County Louth for a proposed autism unit which the National Council for Special Education proposed; if the accommodation has been purchased or leased by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34102/13]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the annual rental cost of the temporary accommodation, to which he refers, amounts to €13,751. I also wish to advise the Deputy that the school in question has a requirement for additional mainstream classroom accommodation for the coming school year and this temporary accommodation will be used for this purpose. The Deputy will be aware that a major building project for the school is currently at an advanced stage of the architectural planning process with an expected completion date of September 2014 subject to no issues arising. The need for temporary accommodation will cease as soon as the permanent accommodation is in place.
