I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy has recently submitted an application to my Department for significant additional accommodation. To facilitate the assessment of the application my Department will be in contact shortly with the ETB for clarification both in relation to the projected increase in pupils numbers, from 863 pupils in school year 2017/18 to 919 pupils in school year 2018/19, and the proposed long term pupil enrolment position of the school. When the assessment process has been completed a decision on the application will be conveyed to the school authority.
I can also confirm that approval was given by my Department to the school in question for a two classroom ASD Unit in March 2016. A request was received from the ETB for an increase in the floor area to provide a link corridor to the existing building. This request is currently being considered and a decision will be conveyed to the school authority as soon as this process has been completed.