Schools Refurbishment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2017

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Questions (182)

Jackie Cahill

Question:

182. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale of appointing a primary school board of management as the main contractor in a Department-funded school refurbishment project and the successful tender company as the subcontractor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51553/17]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The arrangement to which the Deputy refers is a Revenue Commissioners' requirement under tax law as opposed to a requirement set out by my Department.  In the circumstances, my Department is unable to comment on the rationale behind the arrangement.