Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:97. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding school accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51285/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 30 November 2017
Ceisteanna (97)
Freagraí scríofa
My Department fully funded the provision of a new 12 classroom building for the school to which the Deputy refers, which the school moved into in April 2015.
Subsequently, in late 2016, the school referred to submitted an application for additional accommodation due to increases in pupil enrolments. The application was processed, having regard to the demographic information available for the school planning area within which the school in question is located, and it was determined that there was sufficient capacity within the school planning area to meet the demand for primary school places. In that regard the application was not approved.
My Department has recently received an application from the school referred to for additional accommodation. This application is being considered in the context of updated demographic data available for the school planning area within which the school referred to is located. The school authorities will be advised of the decision in due course.