Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 May 2011
42 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a progress report on the proposed amalgamation of primary schools (details supplied); if he will furnish a timescale detailing in particular when the project is expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12183/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe two schools to which the Deputy refers have proposed to amalgamate. A site visit was carried out to determine if either school would be suitable to host the amalgamated school and one of the schools was deemed to be suitable. In 2010 the Department approved a devolved grant to provide an extension of four classrooms to facilitate the amalgamation.
In March the school Patron advised the Department that they are seeking additional funding in order to complete the project and to meet with planning requirements. The request is under consideration and a response will issue to the school authorities in due course.
