School Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2017

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

Questions (187)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which he expects to be in a position to accede to the request for extra facilities including a much needed sports hall at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6946/17]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

As the Deputy is aware the school in question has submitted an application to my Department, for significant capital funding for additional school accommodation. The application will be considered in the context of the very significant challenges facing my Department in prioritising available capital funding for essential mainstream classrooms to meet the demand for extra school places and in cases where additional teachers have been appointed.

A decision will be conveyed to the school authority as soon as the assessment process has been completed.