Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Generally, there is a major building programme to which schools have access. It moves in stages and people will know what stage they are at. It is dictated largely by passing various requirements in design and development of projects. The Department seeks to assess applications for additional accommodation in a timely manner and to provide responses to schools. In order to take the matter up, I would have to know the particular schools. The best approach is probably to contact the office of the Minister for Education and Skills on individual items. I am aware that trade union representatives have been presenting school secretaries' pay claim, but I do not have an update on where those discussions are.

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