Residential Institutions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2015

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Questions (525)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

525. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the guidelines that are in place for Caranua case officers when reviewing quotes supplied by applicants for remedial work to homes; if it is standard practice for case officers to appoint specific builders or contractors on behalf of the applicants; the number of companies engaged by Caranua in this manner; the level of funding paid to them per application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33048/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Caranua, the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board, is an independent statutory body established pursuant to the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012. Administrative issues such as those raised in the Deputy's question are day to day matters that are the responsibility of Caranua itself. I have arranged to have the Deputy's question forwarded to Caranua with a view to having a response provided to him directly as soon as possible.