Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 March 2013
87. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to replace prefabricated classes with a permanent structure at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11712/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has no record of having received an application from the school referred to by the Deputy for the replacement of prefabricated accommodation. The school concerned was approved funding in April 2012 under the Pre-Fab Replacement Scheme to replace a rented prefab and I understand that construction is well advanced. In addition, my Department provided funding of €250,576 to the school in December 2008 to replace two prefabs reported to be in poor condition. It would be expected that these replacement prefabs would be in good condition. Given the current financial constraints within which my Department is operating, priority is being given to applications from schools for essential mainstream classroom accommodation. In this regard, the delivery of new schools, together with extension projects to meet the demographic demand, will be the main focus for capital investment in schools in the coming years.
