Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There is considerable need for ASD services in Ballincollig schools, and Scoil Eoin has been keen to provide classes for people in their own community so they do not have to travel outside to places such as Farran, Berrings and elsewhere. Finding a location to fit these classes on the site has been challenging, and the option of replacing an existing building, the section beside Station Road, needs to be seriously considered. There is a real win-win opportunity because there are issues in that part of the building. Perhaps the Minister of State could clarify if the costings have taken into consideration the requirements of the building as it stands and the work that might be needed to maintain it. That would play a significant part in influencing the decision.

You cannot leave the building as it is because there is work needed on it.

Also, has the Minister looked at other options, and has there been serious consideration given to doing that work and going up an extra storey on that section of building beside Station Road? It really is an option to be considered.

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