Schools Refurbishment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2010

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

Ceisteanna (80)

John O'Donoghue

Ceist:

115 Deputy John O’Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if a grant will be made available to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry under the emergency works scheme to enable the school authorities to remove an existing prefab on site which has become a hub for unsocial behaviour and is posing a serious health risk to both staff and pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42879/10]

Freagraí scríofa

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

Funding for Emergency Works are made available to those schools most in need of resources as a result of unforeseen emergencies of a capital nature that may arise during the school year.

The school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application for funding under this scheme to my Department and this application is being assessed. A decision will issue to the school as soon as possible.