Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2017
51. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if consideration will be given by his Department to the provision of a site for a new school campus for the existing three Curragh schools that currently operate in substandard accommodation; if his officials will engage with the Department of Education and Skills on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7336/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are currently three schools operating within the Curragh Camp.
The Post Primary School, the Curragh Boys National School and the Curragh Girls School.
While the provision of schools is a matter for the Department of Education and Skills in the first instance I will of course consider any proposals regarding the development of schools on Department lands which are no longer required for military use. As well as enabling the provision of new schools such a proposal would result in the existing schools being removed from the Camp which would assist with the ongoing refurbishment and modernisation of the Camp facilities.
