Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Department has not been found wanting in making the additional facilities available. At the time of the establishment in 2016, the school was designated as a four-classroom school with the agreement of the patron. That is what the patron agreed to, and it was agreed with the patron that enrolments would be managed within the available accommodation. It was agreed the school would grow to eight classes when a suitable permanent solution or suitable accommodation could be put in place. In 2016, the four-class school could have facilitated approximately 100 pupils, but the current enrolment is 134 pupils. That is across six classes. That is two classes more than was agreed at the time of the establishment. The school has also been supported with an additional teacher in recognition of the fact it is a split site. I acknowledge that great work happens in the school every single day. The new permanent build to facilitate an eight-classroom school has been agreed by the Department, and we are seeking to put in place the appropriate site. That is being worked on and a manager has been put in place. I absolutely agree with the Deputy, and this will be expedited as quickly as possible.

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