Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:134. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of funding for a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14316/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 22 March 2017
Ceisteanna (134)
Freagraí scríofa
I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department met with the school referred to in the context of an application received for a replacement school. The school was advised that, due to the need to prioritise available funding towards the provision of essential classroom accommodation to meet demographic demand, it would not be possible to progress a major project for the school at this time.
The school was also advised that my Department would work with the school, as far as practicable and subject to the availability of funding, to further improve the school's facilities. In that regard, should enrolment numbers justify the appointment of an additional mainstream teacher, and if it was not possible to accommodate such a teacher within the school, the school could submit an application to my Department for an additional classroom at that point.