Consistent with normal practice, the Department will not proceed with capital funding at any school in the area pending finalisation of the optimum strategy for the area. Consequently, a decision on the construction of a new school building for the Christian Brothers' school in New Ross will not be taken until such time as all the necessary discussions have been finalised. I heard the Senator's comments about the school's windows. The school's authority should, as appropriate, use its devolved grant to deal with any urgent health and safety works that may arise at the school.