asked the Minister for Education if he will authorise the carrying out of essential repairs to Cullen national school, County Tipperary.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Tipperary National School.
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No application has been received from the school authorities in regard to this matter.
I have been reliably informed by a responsible person in the Cullen area that a request was made to the Department for the carrying out of essential repairs to Cullen national school. I cannot understand how the Minister can say now that he is not aware of any such request.
I am afraid the Deputy will have to accept my word. That no application has been received from the school authorities in regard to this matter is the reply I have here.
Will the Minister inquire into the need for essential repairs? It is a relatively new school and essential repairs are necessary to protect the building from the wind and rain.
I will do as the Deputy has asked but I would point out that in the first instance the onus is on the board of management.
I understand they have already made an application to the Department.
No, it has not been received.