School Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Ceisteanna (383)

Jimmy Deenihan

Ceist:

560 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of extra classroom space for autistic children at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22497/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

My Department's school building section recently offered an all in-grant for the provision of an autistic unit at this school to the board of management on a devolved basis. This will enable the board of management to provide for 86 sq metre of accommodation in either permanent or temporary accommodation.