Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 January 2016
149. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of two applications from a school (details supplied) made in November 2015, one of which is an emergency works and the other of which is an application for additional school accommodation, both of which are to accommodate a new pupil who uses a wheelchair and who will start school in 2016. [2405/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's Planning and Building has received both applications from the school in question. The application of additional accommodation is currently being considered and a decision will be conveyed to the school authority shortly. In relation to the Emergency Works application the school authority have been requested to submit revised proposals and costing for the minimum works necessary to enable the pupil enrol. As soon as this information is received and considered the school authority will be informed of the outcome.
