Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 June 2023
70. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the application for additional accommodation by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31447/23]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy, that my Department is in receipt of an application for the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme from the school in question.
My Department's Planning and Building Unit is currently assessing its work programme and priorities for 2023 in the context of its available funding. Key priorities for the Department's work programme include continuing strong delivery to support the operation of the school system with particular regard to planning ahead for the 2023/24 school year and beyond, and also with particular regard to supporting special needs provision.
Officials from my Department have recently contacted the school in question regarding the assessment process and a decision will issue to the school authorities in due course in this regard.
