asked the Minister for Education the approximate total number of national schools not equipped with electric current and the number heated by open fire.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - School Heating.
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It is estimated that about 650 of the 3,929 national schools are not equipped with electric current and that some 1,200 are heated by open fires. The survey to which I made reference earlier this week will also include the obtaining of up-to-date information on these two matters.
Is there Departmental policy in regard to open heating or electrical current?
I would say this is probably a matter for the managers.
Is there not Departmental policy on the matter?
No. It is a function of the Board of Works and the managers.