Education and Training Boards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Questions (1019)

Eoghan Murphy

Question:

1019. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the CDETB has plans to repair the clock on the Rathmines College building. [33028/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Officials in my Department have contacted City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB) in relation to this matter. CDETB have stated that they have repaired the clock on a number of occasions in recent years. These repairs are expensive as some of the work needs to be undertaken abroad on the malfunctioning parts.

CDETB have been advised that a more substantial overhaul is required to ensure the clock operates over a sustained period. It is understood that CDETB are currently investigating suppliers with the expertise to quote for and deliver this work.