Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
1231. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on a proposal for a project (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30992/15]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the school concerned submitted a proposal through its Patron to relocate the school within the Portlaoise area to meet its long term accommodation needs. In that regard, my Department has undertaken a technical site visit to examine the proposed alternative location. In addition, my Department has met with the NCSE (National Council for Special Education) to discuss the future demand for special school places in the Portlaoise area and discussions are ongoing between my Department and the Patron of the school in question in respect of the school's long term requirements. In the meantime, my Department has approved additional temporary accommodation for the school in question at their current location in order to assist in meeting its immediate accommodation needs for September 2015.
