Schools Building Projects Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2017

Wednesday, 8 February 2017

Ceisteanna (149)

Brendan Smith

Ceist:

149. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to a request to provide additional funding in respect of a building project (details supplied) in view of the detailed submissions by the board of management and representations made by this Deputy in relation to the urgency of providing this new facility for the 2017-2018 school year and considering that the school authorities have reduced the costs to the minimum; if he will ensure that this application is approved at the earliest possible date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6372/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I can confirm to the Deputy that the application for additional funding from the school to which he refers has been examined by Officials in my Department. A funding uplift has been approved and my Department is satisfied that the total grant now being made available is sufficient to deliver the approved works. The school has been informed of this decision.