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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2020

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Questions (136)

John McGuinness

Question:

136. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the request for funding to lease an established outdoor facility for physical education purposes by a school (details supplied) will be approved as a matter of urgency in view of the fact that the facilities of the school are operating beyond a safe capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12868/20]

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As the Deputy will be aware, a major capital project to construct a new school building and PE Hall for the school in question is included in my Department's building programme to be delivered as part of the National Development Plan.

In this regard, the procurement of the Design Team and Project Manager to deliver the project has commenced.

I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department's current focus is to prioritise funding for essential classroom accommodation and accordingly, my Department is not in a position to provide funding to lease an outdoor sporting facility. The school has been advised accordingly.

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