Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2022
234. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education if she will respond to matters raised in correspondence from the principal of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; the steps that she plans to take to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36952/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI would like to inform the Deputy that a technical inspection was carried out on the school to which she refers. The purpose of the inspection was to assess the school's Emergency Works Application to remove Asbestos Containing Material from tiles within their building. The school were advised to arrange a Management Asbestos Survey (MAS), and the scope of work was agreed upon with the possibility of increasing the scope which would be dependent on the findings of the specialist Management Asbestos survey. After completing the Management Asbestos Survey report, the school's consultant forwarded a copy of the report which contained a revised cost breakdown of the works. The Department's technical team have been reviewing this as a priority and the Emergency Works team will be in contact with the Principal as soon as possible to discuss the outcome.
Regarding a separate Emergency Works Application for Universal Access Works, the Department recommends that the scope of works are revised and extended to include additional works as per the Department's Technical Guidance Documents. The Emergency Works team will be in contact with the school shortly outlining the recommended additional works required.
