Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
296 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 143 of 23 March 2004, if works have been carried out at a school (details supplied) in County Clare regarding the removal of asbestos which was approved by the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21846/04]
View answerAn asbestos survey of the school in question was carried out on 21 April 2001 by consultants commissioned by the Office of Public Works. The presence of asbestos materials were confirmed in the flue pipe and rope seals in the boiler house. The removal of the asbestos materials in this area was carried out in 2002.
The presence of asbestos materials was also confirmed in the ceiling tiles in three classrooms, toilet areas, an office area and nine toilet cisterns. These removal/replacement works were completed in 2004.
Chrysotile asbestos cement confirmed between the brick and ridge cap on the gables still remains. In accordance with normal practice and as recommended by the specialist consultant this will be addressed if, and when, any structural works are planned that would be likely to cause disturbance.
