Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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668. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when classrooms at a special school (details supplied) will be ready; what arrangements will be made in the interim to facilitate impacted students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38390/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The school to which the Deputy refers were approved for refurbishment work to provide for the provision of 3 additional classrooms for September 2023.

Building works are at an advanced stage to deliver the accommodation for these three new classes for this special school. The principal has secured interim accommodation in a property beside the school for two of the classes while the building works are in train and parents of the children concerned were advised that these classes will commence on 6 September. It is anticipated that the third class will commence operation in the school around mid-September and the principal is engaging with the parents concerned in the meantime.

Every effort is being made to complete the building works during the coming weeks and the principal will continue to keep parents updated on developments. The National Council for Special Education is also available to support the families concerned.