Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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818. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if modular-built classrooms can be funded under capital funding. [19266/22]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The provision of modular accommodation is funded through my Departments capital allocation. This Accommodation has the potential to reduce, replace or add to the scope of projects which have been identified as necessary for schools with immediate and future accommodation needs. 

Modular Accommodation are for long-term use pending delivery of a permanent accommodation solution and have the capacity to be moved to another location following delivery of the permanent buildings. This approach provides benefits in terms of delivery timelines and minimises the impact of the project on the operation of the school.  From a climate perspective, modular accommodation has the added benefit of utilising decarbonised heating sources which should also help with the school’s energy costs.