John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of applications for extra accommodation by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17987/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that the schools referred to by the Deputy have submitted an application to my Department for additional accommodation.

The applications concerned are currently being assessed and a decision will be conveyed to the respective school authorities as soon as this process has been finalised.

John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of applications for extra accommodation by schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17988/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that the schools referred to by the Deputy have both submitted applications for additional accommodation.

With regard to the first named school, I understand that my Department has discussed the application with the school concerned and has sought additional information. When this is received, the application can be considered further.

The application from the second named school is currently being assessed and a decision will be conveyed to the school authority as soon as this process is finalised.