Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
599. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education if vacant buildings will be refurbished and retrofitted in order that they can be used by a school (details supplied) to provide extra space and classrooms in order that social distancing can be achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22214/20]
View answerThe measures to be put in place in individual schools, including the school referred to by the Deputy, to address requirements arising from the COVID-19 pandemic are a matter for the school authorities. The school under reference has access to minor works funding, as part of a new minor works grant totalling €42 million for the post-primary sector to assist with reopening. It is for the school authorities to determine how this funding is deployed.
