John Brassil
Ceist:108. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide the necessary funding to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27806/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 29 September 2016
Ceisteanna (108)
Freagraí scríofa
I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department received an application in 2015 for significant capital funding for the replacement of classrooms, additional ancillary accommodation and refurbishment works from the school referred to.
The Deputy will be aware that my Department’s funding priority is focused on the provision of essential classroom accommodation to cater for increased enrolments. In that regard, the school’s application was examined and having regard to the school’s current level of staffing and enrolment numbers the level of school accommodation was considered adequate to meet the school’s teaching needs. In the circumstances, my Department advised the school in question that it was not in a position to approve funding at this time.