School Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2020

Tuesday, 29 September 2020

Ceisteanna (485)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

485. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education if an application for an extension and per cent for art scheme will be further progressed for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27152/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department approved significant funding in 2017, under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme (ASA), to the school in question. This funding was to provide an extension comprising of a two classroom ASD Unit.

My Department considers that there is sufficient accommodation already available to meet the school's long-term projected enrolments.

The Per Cent for Art Scheme does not apply to projects funded under the ASA scheme.