School Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Questions (521)

Michael Lowry

Question:

521. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will explain why a school (details supplied) has received communication from her Department that funding allocated to the school in 2021 to obtain two SEN classrooms and prefabbed rental accommodation is being completely revoked; if the decision to revoke funding to this school will be reviewed given the circumstances outlined in the attached documents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17008/23]

Written answers

Minister for Education

I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is still awaiting the submission of the 'Form of Acceptance' from the school in question, regarding their ASA project for a 2 Classroom SEN Base. This form is the school's legal approval to enter into a contract for the provision of additional accommodation.  Upon receipt of this documentation the project will progress to the next stage.

Whilst this project has been devolved to the school authority for delivery, the Department is engaged directly with the school to provide whatever practical assistance and advice is necessary to implement this important project for the wider school community.

With regard to the temporary accommodation application, this element is currently under review once this is completed my Department will correspond directly with the school authority.