Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 April 2016
89. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of dialogue with a school (details supplied) with a view to meeting extra accommodation requirements including a sports hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8618/16]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware of my announcement last November of the new 6 Year Construction Programme (2016-2021), which aims to prioritise new building projects and major extensions, including special schools, in areas where significant demographic need has been established. The new Programme also provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms for schools outside the plan where an immediate enrolment need has been identified, such as the appointment of an additional teacher.
The area in which the school is located has not been identified as an area of demographic growth. The Department notes that enrolment at the school in question has declined over the past five years from 165 in 2010 to a current enrolment of 124. In this regard, it is not possible to indicate at this point, when a project for this school will be progressed.
