Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2020
273. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options for funding available for a school (details supplied) that has a student starting at the school in September 2020 that is wheelchair bound and in relation to whom the purchase of specific equipment is required for the playground to enable them play with their peers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8001/20]
View answerIf the student in question requires any works to enable access to the school or their classroom, an application for same can be considered under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme. Specialised furniture or equipment that is required to enable a pupil to undertake their studies is provided through the Furniture and Equipment Scheme, details of which are available on my Department's website.
The mechanism for applying for playground equipment is my Department's Summer Works Scheme. The school should apply for this when the scheme next opens for applications. In the meantime, I can advise the Deputy that the Minor Works Grant can be used to provide the equipment in question.
