Vol. 396 No. 6
35 Mr. Noonan (Limerick East) asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the storm of 26 February 1990 seriously damaged the prefabricated classrooms at a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; the plans she has to provide alternative accommodation for the children on a temporary basis; if she has yet sanctioned a contractor for the proposed new school; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I am fully aware of the situation in relation to the national school referred to by the Deputy arising from the storm on 26 February 1990. Following full discussions with the school authorities my Department has the necessary arrangements in hands for the provision of alternative prefabricated accommodation at the school pending the erection of the permanent extension.
I have recently approved the placing of the contract for the extension and my Department has asked the school authorities to remit the local contribution, on receipt of which the contractor will be formally appointed.
