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What the Additional Accommodation Scheme is

The Additional Accommodation Scheme ensures that essential classroom accommodation is available to cater for the number of pupils enroled in a school.

If additional accommodation is likely to be needed for less than three years, a school may be given approval to rent temporary accommodation. The rental contract is between the school authority and the rental company.

If additional accommodation is likely to be needed for more than three years, a school may be given grant aid with the option to purchase a prefabricated structure, or to construct a permanent classroom.


Apply

Complete the relevant application form below:

Primary ASA form

Application Form for Additional School Accommodation for PRIMARY SCHOOLS Form ASA
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Application Form for Additional School Accommodation for PRIMARY SCHOOLS Form ASA
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Application Form for Reconfiguration works to existing School Accommodation for SEN purposes
Application Form for Reconfiguration works to existing School Accommodation for SEN purposes (Word)
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Application Form for Reconfiguration works to existing School Accommodation for SEN purposes (PDF)
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Post Primary ASA form

Application Form for Additional School Accommodation for Post-Primary Schools - Form ASA
Application Form for Additional School Accommodation for Post-Primary Schools - Form ASA (PDF Version)
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Application Form for Additional School Accommodation for Post-Primary Schools - Form ASA (word version)
Application Form for Additional School Accommodation for Post-Primary Schools - Form ASA (word version)
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Application Form for Reconfiguration works to existing School Accommodation for SEN purposes
Application Form for Reconfiguration works to existing School Accommodation for SEN purposes (Word)
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Appendix B - Schedule of Accommodation

Appendix B - Schedule of Accommodation
Appendix B - Schedule of Accommodation - to correspond with floor plans (PDF)
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Appendix B - Schedule of Accommodation (word version)
Appendix B - Schedule of Accommodation (word version)
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Return it to the below address:

School Remediation Section

Address:
School Remediation Section, Department of Education, Portlaoise Road, Tullamore, R35 Y2NS
Telephone:
(057) 9324300

Additional information

Additional Accommodation Scheme

Additional accommodation 2011-2025 completed
Updated 31 March 2025
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Additional accommodation ongoing
Updated 31 March 2025
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Additional School Accommodation Guidelines
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Current Status of Additional Accommodation Projects