Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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486. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to examine a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16807/25]

Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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487. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to examine a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16807/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I wish to inform the Deputy that the property in question is not in the ownership of my Department. Therefore any matters relating to the use of the building should be addressed with the property owner.

In general, my Department supports and encourages the use of school buildings for community and recreational purposes, where feasible, including the provision of early learning and childcare services.

The use of school property and sports facilities by the local community can support the social fabric of community life and help to serve the need for new community facilities in areas where there has been a strong rollout of residential developments.

Revised “Procedures on the use of School Property and School Sports Facilities outside of School Hours” were published in June 2024.