David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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424. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is aware of the serious funding and resources shortfall at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25332/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the school was granted funding under the Summer Works Scheme 2016/2017 earlier this year for works to its electrical installation. These works were completed during the summer.

The school in question has also made an application to my Department for significant capital funding for additional accommodation. I understand that this is a two teacher school and is expected to remain a two teacher school for the forseeable future.

The school's application must be considered in the context of the very significant challenge facing my Department in meeting demand for extra school places. All applications for capital funding must be considered in the context of the available funding which must, of necessity, be prioritised for this purpose and where an additional teacher is being appointed. I am aware that my Department has been in contact with the school in this regard.