Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 February 2014
196. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the progress of a school (details supplied) in County Galway; if the schedule of accommodation has been issued to it; the stage it is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6354/14]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that the school he refers to was invited to participate in the Prefab Replacement Scheme II and I understand that the school authorities accepted this offer. This project involving the construction of a significant level of permanent accommodation represents Phase 1 of development works at the school. More recently, the school authorities applied to my Department for additional accommodation for an ASD classroom unit that was approved in December last by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE).
The provision of the additional special needs accommodation concerned is now being considered for delivery in conjunction with the accommodation previously approved under the Phase I works, referred to above. Once the Schedule of Accommodation for the adjusted Phase 1 works is finalised and the associated costs calculated, the Department will communicate further with the school authorities to provide detailed information as to the next steps to be taken.
