Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 February 2014
59. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding assistance from the major capital funding scheme in respect of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5746/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school to which the Deputy refers has applied to my Department for large scale capital funding to provide an extension/refurbishment and conversion works. In view of the financial constraints imposed by the need, as outlined in the Five Year Plan, to prioritise available funding for the provision of essential additional school places to meet demographic demand, the Department is not in a position to provide an indicative timeframe for progression of a major capital project at this time. However, my Department is currently considering the schools immediate accommodation requirements and will be in contact with the school authorities shortly in that regard.
