Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023
256. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education the current situation regarding additional classroom accommodation at a primary school in County Cork, (details supplied); if this project can proceed in the circumstances, the alternatives being considered by the Department in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41235/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that my Department received an Additional Schools Accommodation application from the school in question and additional accommodation was subsequently approved for this school. The project was handed over to our Devolved Section for delivery. Unfortunately, following a feasibility study, the provision of modular accommodation at the school was deemed unviable due to access issues.
My Department is currently liaising with the School to examine alternative solutions. Supplementary information has been requested from the school authority and once this has been received, and the assessment completed, a decision will be conveyed directly to the school authority.
