Schools Refurbishment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2015

Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Questions (494)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

494. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she has received a submission and or representations from the authorities at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, requesting funding for renewal of the bitmac surface on the school yard; if such works will be undertaken in the course of the summer works, or alternative emergency provisions, given the necessity to improve the surface from a health and safety point of view, and keeping in mind the need to accommodate children with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17618/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The management authorities of the school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for funding under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme for yard works.

As the scope of works for which funding is sought is outside the scope of the scheme it cannot be considered for funding. The management authority has been informed of this decision.

The school authority has recently been advised to submit a scaled down application to address urgent Health and Safety issues and as soon as this application is received it will be assessed and the school authorities notified of the outcome.