Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
Ceist:418 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Science when permanent and proper accommodation will be provided by his Department for persons (details supplied) at Scoil Charman, Loch Garman. [3567/02]
Written Answers. - School Accommodation.
A building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently in architectural planning as part of the Government's programme. A site has been obtained recently at a cost of €596,776.90. The project will continue to the preparation of tender documents and the invitation of tenders, as soon as possible, under the expanded building programme.
Notwithstanding the progress on the major building project, my Department has advised the board of management that it is prepared to put temporary accommodation on site as an interim measure, if for any reason the school has to vacate the premises it selected when granted permanent recognition. It is open to the board of management to take up this offer at any stage, in the interest of the children and teachers, if in its judgment the current facilities are unsatisfactory or unsafe.