Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2023
275. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide details of the schools in counties Laois and Offaly that have lodged applications to her Department for assistance in increasing building capacity; the status of these applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5403/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder Project Ireland 2040, my Department continues to make progress to increase the infrastructural capacity in the schools sector, in order to meet demographic and other demands. My Department's capital investment programme provides for devolved funding for additional classrooms for existing schools where an immediate enrolment need has been identified.
The current status of approved projects made by my Department, may be viewed on a county by county basis, on my Department’s website, www.education.ie which is updated on a monthly basis to reflect their progress through the various stages. This includes both large-scale projects and projects in receipt of devolved funding under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. The latter is for additional classrooms, including accommodation for pupils with special educational needs, if required, for schools where an additional enrolment need has been identified or where an additional teacher has been appointed.
My Department are currently in receipt of 11 applications under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme from schools in Laois and Offaly and these are currently under assessment.
