Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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287. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will review as a matter of urgency the need to secure amenity space for physical activity during the phased development of a school (details supplied); if her Department will liaise with neighbouring primary schools on the possible renting of gymnasia and pitches for physical activity sessions whilst the school is being built; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13643/22]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The school referred to by the Deputy is in early architectural planning.  The permanent project when complete will deliver a 1,000 pupil school with a 4 classroom SEN, 6 Ballcourts plus ancillary accommodation.

The planning applicat`ion for the next phase of interim accommodation for the school was submitted to the Local Authority on 15^thDecember, 2022.  Included as part of this phase is a hard play area i.e. basketball court.  It is not proposed nor is it included in the planning application for the interim accommodation already submitted to provide any other amenity facilities given the complexities of this site.