Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 October 2017
73. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be provided for a prefab extension for a school (details supplied) due to an increase in student numbers and due to an inadequate general practitioner's room is being used for teaching purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43206/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that an application was received in my Department, from the school referred to, for the provision of additional classroom accommodation. The application has been assessed and the school authority advised that their application was not approved for funding.
My Department has established that the demographics in the area are stable and is satisfied that the schools in the area can, between them, cater for the demand for primary school places. This may however sometimes lead to pupils not being offered a place in their school of first choice.
