Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 23 Feb 1999

Vol. 500 No. 7

Written Answers. - School Accommodation.

Róisín Shortall

Question:

417 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if an official from his Department recently visited St. Rynagh's national school, Banagher, County Offaly, to review the school's accommodation needs; if so, the outcome of the visit; the proposals, if any, his Department is considering to improve the accommodation; when a decision will be made on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5315/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

An official from my Department's building unit recently visited St. Rynagh's national school, Bahagher. Following on this visit, my Department is currently considering how best the school's accommodation needs can be addressed. The building unit has been in touch with the school chairperson indicating that proposals will be presented shortly to the school management.