Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 February 2019
243. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of prefab units in situ at primary and secondary schools in County Waterford as of 31 December 2018; the number of prefabs in place across schools in County Waterford in 2008 and 2013; and the average rental cost per prefab unit. [8193/19]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that in 2013 there were 23 rented prefab units in schools in Co Waterford. However this has been reduced to 6 rented prefab units as of 31st December 2018. The information in relation to 2008 rental prefab units is not available.
Please note that a prefab unit may consist of one or more classrooms and/or ancillary accommodation and the current average rental cost for mainstream classroom is approximately €14,000 plus VAT.
