Vol. 532 No. 1
352 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to an application for upgrading and refurbishing by a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; when approval will be given for such necessary works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6485/01]
The post-primary building unit of my Department recently received a feasibility study relating to the upgrading and refurbishing of the school to which the Deputy refers. This report is currently being reviewed within the building unit. When the review is complete my officials will be in direct contact with the school's management authority.
353 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application for an extension to Lisheenkyle national school, Oranmore, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6486/01]
My Department is considering the most efficient and cost-effective way of providing appropriate long-term accommodation for Lisheenkyle national school, Oranmore, County Galway. The matter will be dealt with as quickly as possible having regard to the large number of such projects currently being processed. The school authorities will be kept informed of developments.
354 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will take immediate steps to alleviate a serious drainage problem at a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6487/01]
Matters of the nature described by the Deputy are best dealt with at local level in the first instance. The management authorities of the school referred to have been advised to appoint a consulting engineer to advise them on the necessary measures to be taken. Funding will be made available to the school for the work if it is outside the scope of the devolved scheme of minor works to national school properties.
