Niall Collins
Question:484. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47772/23]
View answerTuesday, 7 November 2023
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I can confirm that my Department is in receipt of an application for additional school accommodation from the school to which the Deputy refers.
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.
The main focus of my Department’s resources over the last decade and for the coming period is on provision of critical additional capacity to cater for increasing demographics. However, my Department is working towards an increasing focus on the upgrade and refurbishment of the existing school stock, with particular focus on climate action goals.
Engagement between the school authority and officials in my Department has been ongoing regarding the schools accommodation needs and delivery mechanisms available for this accommodation. Once finalised the school authority will be contacted directly with a decision.