Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2015
238. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has received two applications from a school (details supplied) in County Galway for an extension and other urgent works; the present position regarding the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9731/15]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the school to which he refers has submitted a major capital application to my Department that involves the replacement of an existing school building, the provision of a new school building extension and substantial refurbishment works. The school were advised that the Department was not in position to indicate when a major project for the school can be progressed, however it was also indicated to the school that the Department would be prepared to assess a request for funding to meet an immediate accommodation requirement. In that regard, the school concerned has submitted an application for funding towards the provision of two resource rooms and ancillary accommodation. This application is currently being considered and my Department will be in contact with the school authority when a decision has been reached.
