School Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2014

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Ceisteanna (66)

James Bannon

Ceist:

66. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review and reverse the decision not to assist a school under refurbishment (details supplied) in County Longford with sanction and funding for an additional two classrooms under the major capital works scheme rather than advising the board of management to go down the devolved grant route; if he will send an inspector from the building unit to assess the classroom situation at the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3039/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The building project for the school to which the Deputy refers is due for completion shortly. The proposal, at this late post-contract stage of the project, to add accommodation that equates to approximately 26% of the overall accommodation being provided opens up considerable contractual risk and associated cost.

The school authority has been informed that the devolved grant route is the more appropriate means of delivering the additional accommodation and this remains the position.

Questions Nos. 67 and 68 answered with Question No. 63.