Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 January 2014
88. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the details of any damage to schools or educational facilities during the recent severe weather spell that he has been notified of and the cost to repair any damage. [1821/14]
View answerNo applications for funding have been received to date under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme to have refurbishment works carried out as a result of the recent severe weather. All school buildings that are not covered by state indemnity are required to adequately insure their school premises including insurance for storm damage and if any of these schools were to be damaged by the storms my Department may not be notified as any damage caused would be a matter for schools' insurers.
