School Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Ceisteanna (100)

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

100. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any instances in which his Department is paying rental for prefabricated classrooms in schools for the purpose of use as autism units but where an autism unit has not been opened; if he will list the proposed autism units which are not yet opened but where the buildings/prefabs are in place; the cost of these unused accommodations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25392/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department is unaware of instances where rental grant for prefabricated classrooms has been provided to schools for autism units and where such units have not yet opened. Grants are provided where the need to establish such units has been established and approved by the National Council for Special Education. However, if the Deputy has a specific school in mind, he might wish to provide the details to my Department and I will arrange to check out the position.