Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 7 Oct 2003

Vol. 571 No. 4

Written Answers. - School Accommodation.

Mary Wallace

Question:

273 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for Education and Science his Department's proposals to ensure that there is sufficient electricity supply to provide heat and light immediately for the 500 pupils located in the prefabs at Ratoath national school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22020/03]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The management authority at Ratoath national school has been authorised to apply for planning permission for a sub-station and switch gear room to replace the generator which is presently being used to supplement the existing power supply to the school.