School Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 April 2009

Thursday, 23 April 2009

Ceisteanna (209)

Brian Hayes

Ceist:

209 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science his Department’s spend in respect of costs associated with site preparation for the use of prefab and temporary classrooms in schools in 2008; the portion of the €48 million due to be spent renting prefabs in 2009 which will go on preparing sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16042/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

The amount spent in 2008 in respect of costs associated with site preparation, including architect and surveyor fees, delivery, installation and removal costs for rented prefab accommodation in 2008 was €10.5 million.

It is too early at this stage to project the portion of the €48m which will be spent on such costs in 2009.