Schools Building Projects Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 April 2015

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Questions (694)

Tom Fleming

Question:

694. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will re-examine a submission for roof replacement in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry, in view of the fact that the only option in the circumstances is to replace or consolidate the timber structure of the roof to accommodate the reslating; if she will instruct the building section in her Department to have this investigated, in view of the fact that all details for this proposal have been provided, including vital amendments to the original inadequate proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14055/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The management authority 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 a replacement roof is outside the terms of the scheme it cannot be considered for funding. The school authority has been advised to submit a scaled down application to address the immediate health & safety issues only and as soon as this application is received it will be assessed and the school authorities notified of the outcome.