Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2023
223. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education the update position with an application for an additional SET room for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if this application has been assessed; when he expects a decision to issue on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49914/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy, that my Department is in receipt of an application for the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme, from the school in question.
The purpose of my Department’s ASA scheme is to ensure that essential mainstream classroom accommodation and accommodation for pupils with special education needs is available to cater for pupils enrolled each year, where the need cannot be met by the school’s existing accommodation.
I can confirm that an offer of accommodation under the ASA scheme has been made to the school authorities directly. This is being considered by the school and upon acceptance of the offer my officials will engage further with the school in relation to the delivery of this accommodation.
