Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012
216 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding extra funding for classroom accommodation in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27280/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department approved a devolved grant in April last to the school, referred to by the Deputy, for the provision of one mainstream classroom. The school has appealed this decision and is seeking increased funding for additional school accommodation. This proposal is currently being considered and a response will be conveyed to the school authority as soon as this process has been completed.
217 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27281/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school, referred to by the Deputy, has applied to my Department for large scale capital funding. In view of the need to prioritise available funding for the provision of additional school accommodation, the delivery of major school projects required to meet future demographic demand will be the main focus for capital investment in the coming years. I wish however to advise the Deputy that my Department approved funding on a devolved basis earlier this year to enable the school address some necessary health and safety works. My Department will also be in further contact with the school authorities shortly in relation to any immediate accommodation needs.
218 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding additional funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27283/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to confirm to the Deputy that my Department has received correspondence from the school in question in relation to the matter to which he refers. A response will issue to the school authority as soon as the matter has been considered by my Department.
219 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects an emergency funding application in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal to be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27347/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for funding under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme for a roof replacement in 2010. This application was refused as the scope of works for which funding was sought was outside the terms of the scheme. This decision was appealed and the school authority were informed that the project still remained outside the scope of the scheme. A further appeal has recently been received and is currently being examined by my Department. The school authority will be notified of the decision as soon as possible.
