Vol. 507 No. 2
273 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount provided for the carrying out of safety works at national schools; the works that will be carried out at schools (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if he will ensure that an increased provision will be made for safety in the year 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16428/99]
Health and safety works at national schools are funded from within the overall capital allocation for primary buildings which is £55 million in 1999. As works are required in individual schools, applications are received and assessed accordingly by the planning and building unit of my Department.
Applications have been received from all the schools mentioned by the Deputy. With the exception of Loughnavalley national school, all applications are currently being assessed. In the case of Loughnavalley, safety works to the front boundary have recently been completed.
