asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the very bad condition of Crumlin national school, Ballyglunin, County Galway; and that this school is a serious danger to the health of the children; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy this situation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Galway School.
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Tenders for the erection of a new school at Crumlin, County Galway, have been invited and a contract will be placed without any delay. Pending the erection of the new building the Office of Public Works local architect has been in touch with the manager with a view to having essential works carried out to improve the existing premises which I am advised are in bad repair.
The Parliamentary Secretary stated he is aware of the bad repair. Regardless of how much he may be aware of it, he cannot be half as much aware of it as are the children who are attending the school. I would ask him to ensure that a new school is built as quickly as possible. The present building is not fit for animals.
I have investigated this school myself. I agree that it is not——
——at the request of Deputy Kitt.
Did Deputy Kitt waken up?
Deputy Kitt was a little late.
I was with the Parliamentary Secretary.
So both of you are getting afraid of Deputy Donnellan now.
I will be there, like Deputy Corry, when you are all gone.
Order, next question.