Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2018
150. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for funding for an extension or a new building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27426/18]
View answerI can confirm that my Department has received an application for major capital funding from the school referred to by the Deputy.
My Department's current priority within the limited funding available is the provision of essential classroom accommodation in areas where significant demographic need has been established to ensure that each child will have access to a physical school place. Enrolment is remaining at existing levels at the school in question. My Department recently discussed the school's application with the principal and explained that it was open to the school to submit an application for an additional mainstream classroom should the school's enrolment grow to a point that would warrant the appointment of an additional teacher.
