School Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2012

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Ceisteanna (69)

Michael Creed

Ceist:

69. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current level and status of classroom accommodation at a school (details supplied), in County Cork; the projected enrolment for this school; his views on whether this projected enrolment will necessitate a further classroom teacher and the provision of additional temporary classroom accommodation; if he will indicate the cost being paid in respect of temporary classroom accommodation at the school and the way this might increase with increased enrolment; and if he satisfied that his Department's proposal in respect of the proposed capital works at this school for resource rooms as already sanctioned represents the best value for money in view of the level of envisaged enrolment and prefabricated classroom accommodation required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43608/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The three teacher school to which the Deputy refers is not situated in an area of high demographic growth. Enrolments at schools in the area are expected to remain at current levels or show some decline. The Department is not currently funding any temporary rental costs for this school.

In March last my Department approved grant aid for the provision of two resource rooms. A condition of the grant is that the school draw down 70% of funding by the end of September. No funding has been drawn down to date. The school appealed the level of this devolved grant and have submitted a proposal for a major extension to the school building. This is currently being considered and a response will issue to the school in due course.