Schools Refurbishment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 November 2004

Thursday, 18 November 2004

Questions (178)

Paul Connaughton

Question:

178 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for grant aid under the summer jobs scheme by a college (details supplied) in County Galway to overcome health and safety problems concerning students having to use a less than satisfactory play area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29566/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The management authority of the school to which the Deputy refers recently made an application for the provision of a play area, under the summer works scheme 2005. All applications for the 2005 scheme will be considered in school planning section of my Department and it is planned to publish the list of successful applicants early in the new year.