Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 July 2018
215. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a secondary school (details supplied) is in need of refurbishment; his plans to increase capacity in the school in view of the large number of housing units under construction in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31178/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that my Department is in receipt of an application from the school to which the Deputy refers under my Department's Additional Accommodation Scheme (ASA).
All of the works outlined by the Deputy are included in this application with the exception of the provision of new windows and a new science laboratory. The application and associated cost plan are being considered and a decision will issue directly to the school as soon as possible.
It is open to the school to submit an ASA for additional science facilities if it considers these necessary. An application for replacement windows can be made under the Summer Works Scheme when next announced.
