Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2015
140. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views regarding Kildare Wicklow Education Training Board's failure to meet parents of pupils in a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, and its general lack of communication; if she will meet with parents of pupils in the school; and if she will ensure primary and post-primary students will not have to share a building. [3353/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that the Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board are facilitating the development of the school in question. The ETB engages with the principal and it is the function of the principal to engage with the parent body.
The school has relocated temporarily to the premises it is now occupying to allow repair works, caused by storm damage, to be carried out on its own school premises. These works are expected to be completed in May at which time the school will return to its own premises.
The building currently accommodating the school will then be vacated and will be used for the planned new post primary school that is due to open in September 2015.
My Department is currently assessing the long-term accommodation needs of the school referred to by the Deputy and is liaising with the Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board in this regard.
