School Enrolments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 November 2019

Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Ceisteanna (182)

Brendan Howlin

Ceist:

182. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of school places in a school (details supplied) for September 2020; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that places are not available for children living in Kilcock, County Kildare; the steps he will take to remedy the matter and ensure there are sufficient places available for children in Kilcock attending the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47345/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I can confirm to the Deputy that the school to which he refers has been approved a project under my Department's Additional Accommodation Scheme 2018. This project will provide for 9 Mainstream classrooms, 9 WC's, 1 Assisted Users WC, 2 Science Labs and Prep Area, and 1 x 119m2 Arts & Crafts Room.

This project has been devolved for delivery to the school authority. It is a matter for the Board of Management to advance this project in that context.

I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has not been made aware by the School Authority that there is an issue concerning a shortage of school places for September 2020.