Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 December 2014
169. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that funding is provided for an extension to the staff room and principal's office in respect of a school (details supplied) in view of the fact that the facilities currently available there are in breach of workplace regulation. [46620/14]
View answerI can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers submitted an application for additional accommodation comprising a mainstream classroom and staff accommodation. The application was assessed and I am pleased to advise you that the school were allocated funding for a mainstream classroom.However in view of the need to prioritise available funding towards the provision of essential mainstream classrooms and special education rooms, my Department has advised the school concerned that it is not in a position to provide funding in respect of the staff accommodation at this time.
