Schools Refurbishment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2007

Thursday, 8 March 2007

Questions (271)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

273 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the timescale for the long promised refurbishment works to schools (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if her attention has been drawn to the serious concern among local residents regarding the anti-social activity which the dilapidated assembly hall is attracting; if in view of ongoing concerns in relation to vandalism to the schools and local residences, she will give approval to the provision of security fencing for the perimeter of the school site and the securing of the assembly hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9268/07]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Department has appointed an architect directly to carry out the refurbishment works to which she refers. This will include refurbishment of the hall and the implementation of appropriate security measures. The architect will be in direct contact with the schools concerned to discuss the delivery of the project.