Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have one last question for the Minister, on school buildings. It was not the issue we brought her in to discuss but I hope she does not mind. It is more of an observation than a question. Some schools have needed additional school buildings for Covid reasons and they have probably been given prefabs or whatever. This issue is a major bugbear of mine. I know Covid is totally different but I hope this does not mean other schools that might be suffering will be given prefabs instead of permanent structures. Since 2011, this is something every Government and all Ministers have made great strides on. When I was elected first in 2002 I would say that 70% of schools in my own constituency had some form of a prefab and in fairness they have moved away from that policy and towards permanent structures. It makes a huge difference where value for money is concerned and I hope it continues on in the Department and that the Minister will continue to it.