Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that require temporary accommodation for September 2020; the number finding it difficult to find suitable accommodation; the number at primary and post-primary level and by patronage; the number that have confirmed availability of temporary accommodation units in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12750/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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My Department’s Planning and Building Unit is working closely with school authorities and patron bodies to ensure that contingency arrangements are in place, where necessary, if a school building project is not completed in time for the start of new school year as a result of delays caused by Covid. This work is on-going and it is envisaged that all issues will be addressed prior to the start of the new school year.