Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
230. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education for an update regarding the formal lease agreement documentation being issued by her Department to the patron of a school (details supplied) to be signed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20823/24]
View answerThe lease agreement is being dealt with by the Department as a priority, in conjunction with the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO).
Some documentation required for the effective implementation of the new lease has to be acquired from a third party. This documentation has been requested as a matter of urgency.
By way of information, my Department supports and encourages the use of school buildings for community and recreational purposes. However, it is important that any proposed arrangement does not impede upon the future development of the school, given that the priority for schools is educational provision for its pupils.
The published Guidelines on the Use of School Buildings outside of School Hours are available for guidance in relation to the use of school buildings outside of school hours, including any planned recreational purposes.
