Schools Building Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Questions (475)

Matt Carthy

Question:

475. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the serious health and safety concerns, the issues of leaks and the associated structural and electrical hazards, arising from the current state of the building at a school (details supplied); if she will ensure that the necessary building works are approved and accelerated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56389/23]

Written answers

Minister for Education

The school to which the Deputy refers made two applications for funding under my Department’s Emergency Works Scheme.

The first application which was for gas works, was approved in November 2023 and the school was notified of this approval.

The second application which was for electrical works, was approved in December 2023 and the school has also been informed of this approval.