Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2005
478 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date of an asbestos removal and remediation survey of schools begun in 1999 by the OPW for her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4819/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince the commencement of the asbestos management programme in schools in 1999, almost 2,800 out of approximately 4,000 primary and post-primary schools have been surveyed by the Office of Public Works to determine the location, type, form and condition of any asbestos materials present. Works identified as necessary, have either been completed, are in hands or are programmed over the coming months.
The Office of Public Works will continue to carry out surveys until all the remaining schools have been examined and arrangements for the management of any materials identified will be put in hands as soon as possible thereafter.
