Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017
302. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in determination of eligibility for financial assistance pursuant to an application for major capital works in the case of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9891/17]
View answerI can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application for major capital works to my Department. Applications for major capital works are considered in the context of the very significant challenge facing my Department in prioritising available capital funding for essential mainstream classrooms to meet the demand for extra school places and where an additional teacher has been appointed. My Department will convey a decision on the application directly to the school authority as soon as the application process has been finalised.
