Jackie Cahill
Question:451. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the situation regarding a school (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18245/20]
View answerTuesday, 28 July 2020
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I wish to inform the Deputy that the main purpose of the Emergency Works Scheme is to ensure the availability of funding for urgent works to those schools that are most in need of resources as a result of an emergency situation or on receipt of an enrolment application from a special needs pupil.
An emergency is a situation which poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment, which is sudden, unforeseen and requires immediate action and if not corrected would prevent the school or part thereof from opening
Primary and post-primary schools requiring emergency works to be undertaken must apply under this scheme by completing in full the Emergency Works Application Form. This form and other relevant information in relation to applications for funding under this scheme, including its terms and conditions, may be found on the Department's website at the following web address: https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/Building-Works/Emergency-Works/.
I can inform the Deputy that my Department does not have any record of an application for emergency works funding for the issues at the school to which he refers.