622. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when funding will be provided to replace prefabricated accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35996/15]

I wish to advise the Deputy that significant additional accommodation comprising 6 general classrooms was approved by my Department under the pre-fab replacement scheme in September 2013.

However, following further discussions with the school, the school authority concerned submitted an alternative proposal to my Department in September last. This alternative proposal is currently being considered and I understand that my Department expects to be in further contact with the school shortly.