In view of the problems with the heating system at the schools, I am pleased to inform the Senator that the Department of Education and Science has recently agreed to provide grant aid towards a major refurbishment of the heating system. The school authorities were authorised to invite tenders for this project. Subject to the outcome of the tendering process, it is anticipated that the refurbishment works will get underway shortly. This project is being funded from the contingency sum for emergencies that was included in the building programme. I also add that the Department has also approved grant aid for some small-scale roof repair works at Scoil Áine in this year's programme.