Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools that are wholly housed in temporary accommodation; the names, roll numbers and founding dates of these schools and the percentage of these schools that are gaelscoileanna; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1312/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The following table outlines all primary and post-primary schools currently renting temporary accommodation. As can be seen from the table, 10.6% of primary schools and 8.5% of post-primary schools currently renting accommodation are all-Irish schools. The commencement date of each rental is also outlined.

Historical information in relation to schools operating wholly in temporary accommodation or in purchased prefabs is not readily available.

As you may be aware, in March 2012 I announced a new initiative to replace rented prefabs in both primary and post-primary schools. Over 170 schools have been approved to replace rented prefabs with permanent accommodation of which 154 of these are included in the attached list, as they are currently renting accommodation.

Schools, whose major projects are being progressed under my Department's 5-Year Plan, are also included.