247. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter regarding a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50384/19]

I wish to clarify for the Deputy that the Emergency Works Grant application received from the school is still under consideration. My Department has written to the school authority advising it to consider an alternative approach to resolving the issues as the suggested remediation was not considered an appropriate and/or value for money solution by officials in my Department. My Department will consider the matter further once a response is received.