Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2016
455. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will make a decision on the allocation of moneys to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal for its refurbishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4876/16]
View answer487. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will make a decision on a school building (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5113/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 455 and 487 together.
As the Deputy is aware, a very significant grant was approved in principle for the school in question, in October 2013, for refurbishment works subject to certain conditions being met. In August 2015 my Department was in a position to issue final approval as the school had confirmed the specified conditions were now satisfied.
However, in November 2015, a request for substantial additional funding was received in my Department, together with various cost plans and refurbishment options. The documentation is being assessed within my Department's Building Unit and a decision will be conveyed to the school authorities as soon as this process has been completed.
