Seán Crowe
Ceist:119 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the measures he is taking to tackle the problem of vandalism affecting some primary schools in Dublin. [19336/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 30 June 2004
Ceisteanna (59)
Freagraí scríofa
Individual school authorities are responsible for making adequate security arrangements at schools. The summer works scheme is the appropriate mechanism for schools to make an application for grant aid towards the provision of improved security at schools. Subject to a review of the summer works scheme 2004, it is planned to invite applications for the 2005 scheme later this year. Full details will be posted on my Department's website at www.education.ie as soon as possible.
In the interim, school authorities should use their devolved grant, in conjunction with insurance policy payments, to deal with any urgent issues arising from vandalism.