Written answers
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
Department of Education and Skills
School Accommodation Provision
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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435. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which his Department can assist the school authorities at Newtown, Enfield, County Kildare in the provision of extra enhanced and upgraded accommodation, with particular reference to the availability of extra space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1660/17]
Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that Newtown National School submitted an application for major capital works to my Department towards the end of 2016. My Department will consider the application and respond directly to the school authority as soon as the assessment process has been completed.
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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436. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the extent to which he expects to be in a position to accede to the request for extra facilities, including a sports hall, at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1661/17]
Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application, for significant capital funding for additional school accommodation to my Department. My Department is currently assessing the application and expects to be in a position to convey a decision on the application to the school shortly.
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