Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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177. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19164/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy has submitted applications to my Department for capital funding in relation to its school accommodation. The applications concerned are currently being considered and my Department will be in contact with the school concerned shortly. I also wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has not received a request for a meeting from the school but would be open to such a meeting, if required.

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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178. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to ensure funding is not removed in respect of two prefabricated buildings rented by a school (details supplied); to ensure that any permanent replacement buildings are the same size as the existing prefabs and not half the size, as previously suggested; to ensure funding is immediately made available for other prefab buildings owned by the school or that funding is made available to replace these pre-fabs with permanent buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19167/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm to the Deputy that further information has been supplied by the school, referred to, in relation to its application to continue the rental of a prefab unit. This information is currently being assessed and a decision will be conveyed to the school authority as soon as this process is finalised.