Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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702. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the situation in a school (details supplied); the contact her Department has had with the school; the steps taken to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62961/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to advise the Deputy, that the main focus of resources over the last decade and for the coming period is on provision of additional capacity to cater for increasing demographics particularly at post-primary level and for special education needs provision. The Deputy will appreciate that the immediate priority of my Department is providing new and replacement school places each year, to ensure that every child has a school place.

However, the second half of the National Development Plan period will see an increasing focus on the upgrade and refurbishment of the existing school stock. This will include a modernisation programme including PE Halls to ensure that students in all post-primary schools have access to appropriate facilities to support PE provision. The ancillary accommodation needs of primary schools, such as General Purpose rooms will also be considered.

I can confirm to the Deputy, that to date my Department has no record of having received an application from the school in question for a GP room.