Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 May 2018
106. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a mechanism for the funding of a small theatre-style room in a national school which would be used by the school community for drama, music and other performances and also by the local community. [20241/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that my Department’s current priority is the provision of essential classroom accommodation in areas where significant demographic need has been established to ensure that each child will have access to a physical school place.
Funding is not available for the purposes referred to by the Deputy. However in situations where a school has a GP room or access to a local community hall, activities of the nature described by the Deputy could be undertaken in these premises.
