Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2018
192. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills the assistance that can be offered to a school (details supplied); if all available resources will be made available to the school in order to ensure it maintains its service provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22125/18]
View answerOfficials from my Department were in contact with the school authority in the immediate aftermath of the unfortunate incident that occurred at the school. A Departmental Technical Manager also carried out a site visit on that Saturday to provide advice and support.
The local Institute of Technology offered its premises and facilities to the school so that it can continue to provide its services up until the end of the school year and to enable the State examinations to take place. The school authority accepted this offer. My Department is very appreciative of this approach by the Institute of Technology.
The School Transport Section also put transport arrangements in place for pupils to underpin this development and these arrangements are operating successfully.
Members of my Department's Professional & Technical Team visited the school again on 17 May last to assist and advise the school on replacing the lost accommodation with a view to getting the school up and running again for next September.
The school authority is aware that my Department is prepared to provide any other assistance needed over the coming days and months.
