My Department's strategy to address the long-term accommodation needs of Gaelscoil na Camóige is the delivery of purpose built facilities on a greenfield site. Due to the commercial sensitivity involved in acquiring sites generally, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further on this specific
issue at this time.

Gaelscoil na Camóige is currently located in temporary rented accommodation for which the School Planning Section of my Department provides 95% grant aid. The school authority has not brought any difficulties with the accommodation to the attention of the School Planning Section of my Department.

Since the property in question is being rented, dissatisfaction with the condition of the accommodation can be brought to the attention of the lessor having regard to the terms of the lease.

In any event, in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989, the school management authority is obliged to identify possible hazards, assess the risks to health and safety and put appropriate safeguards in place. To assist school authorities discharge their statutory responsibilities in this regard, all recognised primary schools with permanent recognition are given an annual allocation of €3,809 plus €12.70 per pupil under the Grant Scheme for Minor Works. This grant aid can be used entirely at the discretion of school authorities to address basic health and safety and maintenance issues. This is on top of the maintenance portion of the capitation grant.