Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
318. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will cover the cost of an overspend incurred by a school (details supplied) for the construction of an autism unit; if his Department's position has changed regarding this overspend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13173/16]
View answerIn 2004 the school in question was allocated a devolved grant of €100,000 to enable it to provide a one classroom special needs unit. This grant was subsequently increased to €281,000 to provide a second classroom and to cover the extra costs associated with the delivery of the project.
The final payment in respect of this grant was made in October 2005. The Department has no plans to make further funding available for this project and the school has been notified accordingly.
