416. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a schools building project (details supplied) in County Tipperary, including its date of completion; if she is aware of the urgency of the works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2815/16]

I can confirm that in February 2015 the school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application to my Department for capital funding for additional school accommodation. This application was refused as the school were considered to have sufficient accommodation available to them.

My Department has recently received further correspondence from the school, in respect of the application, which is being considered. A decision will issue to the school authorities in due course.