Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2022
421. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education if her Department will provide funding for a bus shelter outside a school (details supplied) to meet the needs of students with disabilities who attend the school by bus given that it takes some time to embark and disembark the bus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9074/22]
View answer441. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Education if funding will be made available for a bus shelter at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9320/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 421 and 441 together.
The main focus of school building investment over the last decade and for the coming period is on the provision of additional capacity to cater for increasing demographics. The second half of the National Development Plan will see an increasing focus on the upgrade and refurbishment of the existing school stock.
While there is no dedicated funding for the provision of bus shelters at schools under my Department, schools can exercise an element of discretion in addressing such issues under funds provided through the Minor Works Grant.
