Flood Damage to Schools.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2010

Tuesday, 2 February 2010

Ceisteanna (604)

Máire Hoctor

Ceist:

688 Deputy Máire Hoctor asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools damaged by the recent flooding and weather conditions on a county basis. [5270/10]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The information requested by the Deputy is not available in my Department as any issues with school buildings arising from the recent weather conditions are a matter for schools' insurers in the first instance.

Primary, Secondary and VEC schools which have suffered damage due to recent flooding and weather conditions should, in the first instance, contact their insurance companies. Community and Comprehensive schools should contact the Building Unit of my Department.

Question No. 689 answered with Question No. 656.