Schools Refurbishment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2004

Thursday, 27 May 2004

Questions (123)

John Bruton

Question:

120 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if an inspector will call to Calmullen national school to review the necessary programme of works that are required under health and safety requirements to ensure that the bacteria in the water in the school is removed, to repair the leaking roof of the school, to replace the ceilings in the school which are collapsing, repair the radiators in the school which are at present supported by pipework serving them and results in the radiator valves leaking when the children lean in any way on the radiators; if these works will be able to be provided through an emergency contingency fund within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16018/04]

Written answers

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

I wish to advise the Deputy that officials of my Department's school building section have made direct contact with the school principal regarding health and safety issues in the school, with particular regard to water contamination, water tanks, roof and ceiling repairs. An examination is currently under way in respect of this application and the school authority will be notified within the current week of the outcome of this examination.