Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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458. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of funding for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25630/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has approved significant capital funding to the school in question to provide additional accommodation. I am pleased to confirm that following engagement with the school, the accommodation being provided includes general classrooms, a special needs unit and a Science Lab to address the school's immediate accommodation needs. Written confirmation to this effect issued to the school recently. My Department is satisfied that this accommodation, when constructed, will significantly improve the school's facilities.

My Department has explained to the school that due to the very significant challenge facing my Department in prioritising the available capital funding to meet the demand for extra school places, it is not possible, at this point, to consider the school's application for a PE Hall and additional specialist accommodation.