332. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will be made on the application submitted by the board of management of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40981/26]

333. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied) which was acknowledged by her office in March 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40985/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 and 333 together.

I can confirm to the Deputy that an application under the department’s Additional School Accommodation (ASA) Scheme was received from the school in question. The application relates to provision of additional accommodation of a mainstream classroom and a special education teaching room.

As the Deputy is aware, my department published in January 2026 the NDP (National Development Plan) Sectoral Investment Plan for the Education and Youth Sectors. This NDP Sectoral Plan involves a very strong emphasis on maximising existing capacity and prioritisation of school building projects to meet the most urgent needs.

The accommodation needs at the school referred to by the Deputy will be considered as part of the ongoing overall department-led prioritisation process, in consultation with the school’s patron and school authorities.