Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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366. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of prefabricated units in situ at primary and post-primary schools in County Roscommon as of 22 January 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5191/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As at 22 January 2021, I can confirm to the Deputy that there are 5 pre-fab units in situ at Primary schools and 3 at Post Primary Schools in County Roscommon.

I wish to advise the Deputy that within the context of a rapidly increasing school population, my Department's priority is to ensure that every child will have access to a physical school place.  In this regard, it is sometimes necessary to make use of temporary accommodation in order to meet the accommodation needs of schools. 

Furthermore, it may also be necessary to make use of temporary rented accommodation when an immediate or short term need arises. For example, a school may require a temporary building in circumstances where a major school construction project is planned.  Such temporary accommodation is removed when the major project concerned is completed.  The length of time it is necessary to make use of temporary rented accommodation will vary from project to project.