Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her officials will take on board the real problems with the building and prefects that a school (details supplied) is housed in. [55766/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, a new school building is being constructed for the school in question. The building, when completed, will include capacity for eight classrooms as well as appropriate ancillary accommodation.

The building project is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning Stage 2b – Detailed Design, which includes the application for all statutory consents, including Planning Permission, Disability Access Certification and Fire Safety Certification and also the preparation of tender documentation.

Pending the construction of the new school building, it is open to the school to prioritise the use of their minor works grant to address any necessary works to the school's existing accommodation. The Department provided minor works grant of €25,155 to the school between 2020-2021.