Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 22 Oct 1991

Vol. 411 No. 4

Written Answers. - Dublin School Repair.

Mervyn Taylor

Question:

239 Mr. Taylor asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the disquiet of the authorities of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 because of the defective condition of the roof of this comparatively new building, which her Department promised to have repaired, as the condition of the roof is now causing severe dampness in the building which in turn is affecting electrical equipment and causing shocks to pupils and staff; if she will now arrange for urgent repairs to be carried out to this building; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Education (Mrs. O'Rourke)

The roof problem at this school has been investigated by my Department's consultant architects and their report and recommendations are being considered at present. Appropriate arrangements will be made as soon as possible to have the problems rectified. My Department have not been informed of any incidents when pupils or staff received electric shocks from electrical equipment affected by the problem. However, I will have this aspect of the problem investigated further as a matter of urgency.