School Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2020

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Ceisteanna (118)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

118. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that require temporary accommodation for September 2020; the number finding it difficult to find suitable accommodation; the number at primary and post-primary level and by patronage; the number that have confirmed availability of temporary accommodation units in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12750/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department’s Planning and Building Unit is working closely with school authorities and patron bodies to ensure that contingency arrangements are in place, where necessary, if a school building project is not completed in time for the start of new school year as a result of delays caused by Covid. This work is on-going and it is envisaged that all issues will be addressed prior to the start of the new school year.