Schools Refurbishment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2004

Wednesday, 5 May 2004

Questions (102)

John Bruton

Question:

97 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the categories under which Culmullen national school, Drumree, County Meath, failed to have the necessary works required in the school, to improve the quality of the drinking water in the school, to provide insulation in the school building to provide the installation of a trip switch in the electrical mains in the school, to allow the roof to be repaired and the ceiling replaced, carried out in the summer works project 2004; the reason the school was not successful to have the works carried out in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12770/04]

Written answers

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

The management authority of Culmullen national school prioritised the water treatment system as its most urgent project in its application under the summer works scheme. The application was not approved for grant aid as it is deemed to be a maintenance issue which should be dealt with by the school itself under the annual devolved grant scheme for minor works. The roof repairs and general internal upgrading of the school should also be dealt with from this grant scheme.