More than 560 schools forced to use rented prefabs and temporary accommodation 

The use of prefabs is more common among primary schools than secondary schools, with 412 primary schools using such accommodation, compared to 151 secondary schools. Picture: iStock

The amount spent by the State on the renting of temporary accommodation for primary and secondary schools has risen by almost €12m in just four years.

Some 563 schools are currently using or partially using rented prefabricated accommodation funded by the department, however, this figure does not include schools that have installed prefabs at their own expense.