School Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Questions (657)

Eoin Ó Broin

Question:

657. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if it is correct that a two-storey temporary accommodation structure is to be placed at a distance of 16 feet away from the back boundary wall of a number of residential properties (details supplied) in relation to the installation of temporary accommodation at a school; if any consultation took place with residents in advance; and if there is any route of action for residents concerned at the proximity of the structure to their home. [63149/22]

Written answers

Minister for Education

I wish to inform the Deputy that a project which is funded under the Department’s Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme has been devolved for delivery to the school authority in question. 

Under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme, each school would appoint a consultant to oversee and manage the project. The onus is on the consultant to carry out an assessment of the school site to determine the most suitable location for the modular build and to comply with all statutory approvals, including planning permission, or to consider if the project is suitable to be delivered under SI 114 Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Devolpment) Regulations 2001.

It is open to the residents to raise the aforementioned issues with the school authority in question.