Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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576. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when additional accommodation will be provided for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17672/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm to the Deputy, that my Department is in receipt of an application for the Additional School Accommodation (ASA) scheme from the school in question. 

My Department's Planning and Building Unit is currently assessing its work programme and priorities for 2023 in the context of its available funding. Key priorities for the Department's work programme include continuing strong delivery to support the operation of the school system with particular regard to planning ahead for the 2023/24 school year and beyond and also with particular regard to supporting special needs provision. 

The accommodation needs of the school in question are being prioritised and a decision will issue to the school authorities as soon as possible in this regard.