John McGuinness
Question:299 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the inadequate conditions at the boys' national school, Donaguile, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that there is an urgent need to carry out the refurbishment of staff and pupils' toilets, enlargement of two classrooms, development of the staff, office, remedial and medical rooms, window replacement in the entire school, the replacement of an oil-fired boiler and the boiler room to avoid flooding, attic insulation and roof timber treatment, the provision of a fire alarm, smoke detector, emergency lighting and security system to comply with health and safety requirements; if his Department will give urgent attention to these issues; if he will provide the funding required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9983/98]