Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of extra facilities at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42498/18]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that my Department is in receipt of an application for major capital funding from the school referred to by the Deputy.

I wish to advise that my Department has made contact with the school authorities to advise that immediate accommodation deficits, including the replacement of prefab accommodation, can be dealt with under the Additional School Accommodation scheme. In that context the school has been advised to submit an application to my Department for the replacement of prefabs.

My Department will process the application once received and revert to the school with a decision.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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267. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills he extent to which the existing facilities at a school (details supplied) remains adequate; his plans to meet the upcoming requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42499/18]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has no record of receiving an application for funding for improved facilities from the school in question.

It is open to the school authorities to make an application for additional accommodation through the Additional School Accommodation scheme where an accommodation deficit is identified. Any application received will be considered and a decision will be conveyed to the school authority as soon as possible.