Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
399. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if her Department will reconsider a decision made for the location of prefabs in the case of a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15845/22]
View answer403. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if all the options have been examined for the placement of a modular unit at a school (details supplied); if alternative options have been discussed with the management of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15935/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 399 and 403 together.
The school to which the deputy refers requires interim temporary accommodation to meet its short-term accommodation needs. The Department is engaged with the school in question and its design team with a view to delivering the required level of provision as safely and expeditiously as possible.
Having considered all available areas extensively, the intended location of the temporary accommodation has been identified as the most appropriate site available to the school by the school's design team. This has been conveyed to, discussed with and agreed with the school authorities.
The Department will consider any viable proposals made by the school and its design team in terms of play space that may be displaced as a result of this project. The matter is currently with the school’s design team to progress.
