Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015
779. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine an application in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry for emergency funding for roof-slate which is disintegrating rapidly, as there is an immediate need to replace it under the emergency fund scheme and as inaction will escalate the condition of the roof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11430/15]
View answerThe management authorities of the school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for funding under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme to replace a slate roof at their school.
As the scope of works for which funding is sought is outside the terms of the scheme it cannot be considered for funding. The management authority of the school has been informed of this decision.
The school authority has been advised to submit a scaled down application to address the immediate health & safety issues and as soon as this application is received it will be assessed and the school authorities notified of the outcome.
