Written answers

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Department of Education and Skills

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Photo of Marcella Corcoran KennedyMarcella Corcoran Kennedy (Offaly, Fine Gael)
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579. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the additional extra funding required will be provided to fund a central activities space and staff toilets as part of the development of a new autism unit at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28292/17]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, my Department has approved significant funding to the school in question to provide an extension comprising two mainstream classrooms and a two class ASD Unit. This additional permanent accommodation will significantly enhance the school's accommodation.

My Department considers that the accommodation already approved is sufficient to cater for the school's accommodation needs and is not in a position to consider the request for the additional accommodation sought. The school has been advised of the Department's decision.

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