Mr. Seán Ó Foghlú:

The national policy is quite clear. We are trying to reduce the number of prefabs in a number of ways. Since 2008, if temporary accommodation is needed for more than three years, we have supported the grant aiding of schools on a devolved basis to purchase prefabs or a permanent building. The trend of going for prefabs has reduced significantly and schools are opting in the main for permanent build. We have implemented to a certain extent a scheme to buy out some of the older prefabs which were in good condition. We have spent €35 million on a replacement-prefab scheme. While we would like to do more, we have clearly established a trend wherein the numbers of prefabs being rented and total spend are being reduced. That is not to say there are not occasions on which short-term renting is necessary. That is not to say also there are not many prefabs in the accommodation stock, but we lack the budget for refurbishment.