Schools Refurbishment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2010

Thursday, 27 May 2010

Ceisteanna (244)

Noel Ahern

Ceist:

245 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the assembly hall attached to a national school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if she will summarise the report on the most recent survey of the building; if she will consider disposal to the local authority or some other group before the building officially becomes a derelict site or is rendered non-dangerous or demolished by the dangerous buildings section of Dublin City Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22550/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Mary Coughlan)

I wish to advise the Deputy that there is a charging lease in place for the school site dated 27th March 1945 for 99 years. The ownership of the site rests with St. Laurence O'Toole Diocesan Trust, whereas I have a vested interest in the site. In relation to any divesting or disposal arising, this is a matter in the first instance for the school patron to consider. I can advise that my Department has received an application for Emergency Works in relation to the refurbishment of the GP Hall. This application is being considered in my Department.