Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
478. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools constructed in the past ten years that have sought funding from his Department to carry out structural repair works (details supplied); if funding was subsequently approved; the total costs of such repairs in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25903/16]
View answer485. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Skills the schools that have sought funding for structural repairs, including details of the repairs required in each of the past five years, in tabular form; the year the specific schools were constructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25942/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 478 and 485 together.
As the Deputy may be aware, all primary and post primary schools may apply for funding to address a range of capital works, including structural repair works under my Department's capital schemes, including the Major Projects scheme, Additional Accommodation scheme, Summer Works scheme and Emergency Works scheme.
In view of the extent of the number of applications received from schools under each of those schemes, my Department does not maintain information specifically relating to structural repair works. The level of information requested by the Deputy would require an inordinate amount of administrative time to identify and compile. However, if the Deputy has a query in relation to any particular school, I would be happy to have my officials obtain the relevant details and communicate them to the Deputy.
