I propose to take Questions Nos. 88 and 90 together.
The school referred to by the Deputy was established in September 2015 under the patronage divesting process. In order to facilitate the opening of the school, its initial establishment, as with most new schools, has been in interim start-up accommodation, pending a permanent school becoming available.
In order to cater for the school's growing enrolment numbers, additional interim accommodation was required and in this regard, my Department devolved the delivery of this additional interim accommodation to the school patron body.
I understand from the school patron that consultant architects to oversee the provision of the additional accommodation have been appointed, planning permission has been secured and contracts are currently being signed with the contractor. The Patron has indicated that the necessary additional accommodation will be delivered in late January, 2019.
In the meantime, part of the school is operating from a rented premises, in line with the arrangement put in place by the school authorities. The day-to-day running costs for schools are covered by capitation grants, which would allow for any temporary expenses incurred.
It is open to the school authorities to apply for an ICT grant to equip the additional interim accommodation and my Department has yet to receive an application from the school in this regard.
