I propose to take Questions Nos. 89 to 91, inclusive, together.
School authorities are responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of children and others in their care. In accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 it is the responsibility of school management authorities to have a safety statement in place in their schools.
The 2003 capital programme has been published. A sum of €8.6 million has been provided towards the cost of providing temporary accommodation in 104 primary schools. These schools are listed in section 12 of the programme. Compliance with the appropriate statutory regulations, including fire safety certificates, is a condition of grant aid from my Department.
On the basis of the budgetary allocation it was not possible to include more projects in 2003. In the meantime schools should use their devolved grant to deal with urgent health and safety works.