Schools Refurbishment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 November 2004

Thursday, 25 November 2004

Questions (225)

David Stanton

Question:

223 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 172 of 18 November 2004, if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the minor capital works account for the school in question does not have funds available in order to repair the damage that was caused to the roof of the school during the recent storms; if she will make contingency funding available for the emergency works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30729/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

I understand that the school in question carries property insurance and this avenue has not been addressed. It is therefore recommended that the school authority should follow this avenue in the first instance.

Alternatively, arrangements are currently being made in my Department's school building section for the payment of the devolved scheme for minor capital works to all primary schools. It is proposed to have these funds available in all relevant bank accounts by Thursday, 25 November 2004.