Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 February 2018
102. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be provided to engage a design team to design, procure and construct the new accommodation required by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8904/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school to which the Deputy refers was recently given approval to install temporary accommodation to facilitate the school's expansion. A letter devolving authority for the installation of this accommodation to the Board of Management has issued to the school.
The letter indicated that where a Board of Management finds it necessary to engage the services of a consultant, the Department is prepared to reimburse the cost of the fees incurred at the rate of 100% where the fees are considered by the Department to be fair and reasonable.
