School Accommodation

Thursday, 8 May 2014

Questions (66)

Sean Fleming

Question:

66. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application from a school, (details supplied), in County Laois for funding to provide alternative permanent accommodation to meet its long-term needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20699/14]

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Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The school to which the Deputy refers submitted a proposal to relocate the school in question to alternative permanent accommodation to meet its long term requirements. The Department has contacted the school Patron seeking further details in respect of the proposal. Once a response is received, the matter can be given further consideration. In the meantime, my Department approved funding for classroom accommodation to meet the school's immediate needs. In addition, my Department has also allocated funding to the school in question for furniture and equipment on an ongoing basis in response to requirements.