Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
1080. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some classes in a school (details supplied) are prefabs which are not fit for purpose and which cost tens of thousands of euro annually to rent; and the reason for the delay in replacing them and in the interim having them repaired. [41318/21]
View answer1081. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the amount her Department contributes annually to the renting of prefabs for a school (details supplied); and the length of the rental agreement. [41319/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1080 and 1081 together.
My Department contributes €91,081 annually to the renting of prefabs for the school referred to by the Deputy.
The Deputy will be aware that a major building project for the school is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning, Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design, which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Cert and Disability Access Cert and the preparation of tender documents. All prefabs are being replaced with permanent accommodation as part of the major project.
My Department has had no recent correspondence from the school in relation to the condition of their prefabs and as these are rented prefabs, the school authority should contact the prefab supplier in relation to any necessary repairs that may be required pending completion of the major project.
