Michael Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)

I again thank the Deputy for raising these issues. I note the concerns she has regarding the building in respect of damp, leaks, the toilet facilities and the other issues raised. I take them on board and I will be liaising with the Department in relation to what she outlined. It is greatly important. I understand and accept that St. Joseph's CBS in Drogheda is liaising with the emergency section of the Department. I emphasise it is important this communication channel is kept open so the best possible applications are made in relation to the immediate work we need to do with the challenges in the school. The Deputy mentioned issues with the boilers and their efficiency. She also mentioned the BER rating, and sometimes an awful lot of work must be done in this regard in schools. I do take on board, however, what she has said and I will liaise with the Department on the points she has raised with me. I encourage St. Joseph's CBS to continue to liaise with the Department on emergency funding to ensure we at least tackle the emergency issues in the school in the first instance and then continue to work with the school to try to find solutions to all the issues it has at the school gate.

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