Schools Amalgamation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 January 2016

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Questions (407)

Joe Carey

Question:

407. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Education and Skills the specific extra capital funding she has made available for the amalgamation of two schools (details supplied) in County Clare as per her statement of 17 February 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2732/16]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

As the Deputy will be aware, my Department recently sanctioned a major capital project at the school comprising eight additional classrooms to meet the school's immediate accommodation needs. My Department provided in excess of €1.2m for the project, which was completed last November.