Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2014
80. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school building for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a decision may be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10453/14]
View answer124. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a primary school (details supplied) in County Mayo will have their capital funding application processed; if he will expedite the application in view of the fact that the school building in its present guise represents a health and safety hazard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10989/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 124 together.
My Department met with the school authorities in respect of the school referred to by the Deputies on 13th February last to clarify and discuss its accommodation needs.
I am pleased to advise you that in recent days, an all-in-devolved grant has been approved for the school to provide 3 permanent replacement en-suite mainstream classrooms with some additional ancillary accommodation. These replacement classrooms will greatly enhance the schools accommodation and represents phase I of the process to meet the school's long term needs.
