Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004
496 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that 25 children attending a primary school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 had to be moved out of old prefabs in view of the fact that they were badly leaking which affected the electrical wiring; if emergency measures can be approved to resolve this serious problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31394/04]
View answerOfficials in the school planning section of my Department have been in contact with the management authority of the school referred to by the Deputy regarding this matter. The school authority advised that it is seeking a temporary solution to the problem within existing accommodation on the school campus. My officials will continue to monitor the situation.
In the meantime, the school's application for replacement accommodation is being considered as part of a review of all projects, which did not proceed to construction as part of the 2004 school building programme. Under this review, all projects are being assessed against the published prioritisation criteria, which were revised earlier this year following consultation with the education partners. Each project will be assigned a band rating and the progress of all projects will be considered in the context of the school building programme from 2005 onwards.
