School Accommodation Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Questions (459)

Bobby Aylward

Question:

459. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for additional school accommodation due to a growth in roll numbers; if funding will be granted for the installation and rental of two prefabricated buildings to accommodate two extra classes from 1 September 2018 for the 2018-19 academic year until a permanent solution is agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16412/18]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I can confirm that my Department has received an application for additional accommodation from the school referred to by the Deputy.

My Department has requested additional information from the school authority relating to the application and once this is received and considered, a decision will be conveyed to the school.