Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
579. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the additional extra funding required will be provided to fund a central activities space and staff toilets as part of the development of a new autism unit at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28292/17]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, my Department has approved significant funding to the school in question to provide an extension comprising two mainstream classrooms and a two class ASD Unit. This additional permanent accommodation will significantly enhance the school's accommodation.
My Department considers that the accommodation already approved is sufficient to cater for the school's accommodation needs and is not in a position to consider the request for the additional accommodation sought. The school has been advised of the Department's decision.
