Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
618. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) is in line/plans for a school extension utilising the available lands at the rear of the school which have been earmarked/identified for this purpose. [37723/23]
View answer617. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education for an update on a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37721/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 618 and 617 together.
I can confirm to the Deputy, that my Department is not in receipt of any applications from the school in question in relation to the purchase of land, or plans to extend the school building.
It is open to the school to apply for the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme. The purpose of my Department’s ASA scheme is to ensure that essential mainstream classroom accommodation and accommodation for pupils with special education needs is available to cater for pupils enrolled each year, where the need cannot be met by the school’s existing accommodation.
