Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Apr 1997

Vol. 477 No. 5

Written Answers. - Schools Refurbishment.

Joe Jacob

Question:

213 Mr. Jacob asked the Minister for Education if she will authorise the installation of a safe and economical new heating system in Rathcoyle national school, Rathdangan, County Wicklow, in order to remove hardship from pupils and teachers and in view of the fact that the current system of heating the school via open fires and storage heaters is unsafe, inefficient and expensive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9767/97]

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

My Department's Planning and Building Unit has been in contact with Rathcoyle national school, Rathdangan, County Wicklow, about upgrading the heating system. Suggestions received from the school are currently under evaluation and my Department will be responding to these suggestions as soon as possible.