Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
526. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on progress under the additional accommodation scheme for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48409/23]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy, that my Department is in receipt of an application for capital funding, under the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme from the school in question.
The purpose of the Additional Schools Accommodation (ASA) scheme is to ensure that essential mainstream and special education classroom accommodation is available to cater for pupils enrolled each year and where the need cannot be met by the school’s existing accommodation.
Officials from my Department have corresponded with the school authority and remain available to answer any questions the school may have in this regard. On receipt of their response the application will be progressed and a decision will issue to the school authority directly.
