Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
307. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) can expect to have a decision on its applications under the additional accommodation scheme and the emergency works scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31043/23]
View answerMy Department has recently received an application for additional accommodation under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme from the school referred to by the Deputy. This application is under consideration at present and my Department will convey a decision directly to the school authority when this process has been completed.
My Department has no record of receiving an application under the Emergency Works from the school. The main purpose of the Emergency Works Grant Scheme is to provide for unforeseen emergencies that impact on school buildings. An emergency is a situation which poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment, which is sudden, unforeseen and requires immediate action and, in the case of a school, if not corrected would prevent the school or part thereof from opening. Should the school consider that any issues it faces would fall under remit of the Emergency Works Grant Scheme, the Board of Management should appoint a Registered Architect, Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer or Registered Building Surveyor to complete an Emergency Works application on their behalf. In order to be of assistance I have attached the circular for the Emergency Works Scheme.
Link to EWS circular: education.cloud.gov.ie/apps/ePQ/Lists/ParliamentaryQuestions/2023/27290-23/EWS%20Circular%200068%202020.pdf
