John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As Deputy Ó Broin said, the Minister said on the last occasion that he would be sympathetic to the proposal that it should be fast-tracked if possible, in light of the particular circumstances of the school and the conditions. The physical structure is grossly inadequate to meet the daily needs of this group of 74 pupils. I agree with Deputy Ó Broin that the Minister should visit it if he has the opportunity. It is rare that we would come to the House to advocate for a particular school over another, because all schools have pressures. However, this is considerably different. I believe it requires the Minister's direct intervention to ensure it is not treated within the Department as just another school building project. It is for a group of pupils who have significant physical disabilities. The unit they are working in currently is not fit for purpose. I urge the Minister to acknowledge that he previously said he would be favourably disposed to fast-tracking it and that he will take a personal interest in delivering this school in a timely fashion.

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