Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015
586. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the replacement of old prefabricated units which are in poor condition, and the provision of a suitably fitted-out autistic spectrum disorder unit in a school (details supplied) in County Carlow. [36277/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that the school in question has applied to my Department for funding to provide the accommodation referred to by the Deputy.
I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is completing a nationwide demographic review to determine where additional post-primary school places might be needed from 2017 onwards. This includes an examination of need in County Carlow and the area where the school concerned is located. On foot of this review, arrangements will be made to provide additional post-primary accommodation where this is needed. The application from the school will be considered within this context.
