Robert Troy
Ceist:226. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if essential funding will be awarded to a school (details supplied) in order to complete urgent building works. [3093/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 22 January 2019
Ceisteanna (226)
Freagraí scríofa
As the deputy is aware the extension to the school to which he refers has been devolved to the school authority for delivery.
On 31 January 2018 my department approved a grant to construct a new 80-square metre mainstream classroom with en-suite toilets, another 80-square metre classroom to replace a prefabricated classroom, an assisted user toilet and three resource rooms to replace existing prefabricated units.
On 6 September 2018, the school sent a combined stage 1/2A report to my department for approval prior to making a planning application. The report contained an increased scope of works. A letter was issued to the school authority by my department on 13 December. This letter informed the school that the increased scope of works was not approved and additional funding would not be provided in that context.