asked the Minister for Education the reason it is necessary for schools carrying out repair works to complete the work before 16 December 1988 in order to qualify for a departmental grant; whether it might be more sensible to have such work done during the holiday period in order that there would be no disruption to classes as in the case of a post-primary school (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if she will change this condition in order to introduce a more flexible arrangement.
Written Answers. - School Repair Works.
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My Department did not specify the date mentioned by the Deputy and in the case of Loreto Convent School, the school's architect reported that the windows were in a highly dangerous condition.
Consequently, to avoid injury to pupils and teachers, my Department advised the school authorities to have the work done as a matter of extreme urgency.