Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I again thank the Senator for raising the matter. As already stated, a review is under way with other Departments. The Department intends further consultation in the near future. The intention of the Department is that the review will ensure the guidelines on the use of school buildings outside of school hours are as effective and efficient as possible. It is the intention that the review will assist this process. The feedback received from discussions with the relevant stakeholders and the results of the survey that will commence in the first quarter of 2023 will be used to inform the review of the guidelines. Following the review, and in consultation with school authorities, the guidelines will be updated as necessary and all schools will be notified and encouraged to take on board the changes.