Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 287: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to provide proper and adequate accommodation to serve the future needs of a school (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32336/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Following a fire at the school to which the Deputy refers, the insurance proceeds were used by the management authority for the rental and installation of a significant amount of temporary accommodation, reinstatement works and for the upgrading of external areas. The temporary accommodation in question is of a very high quality and has a long life span. Consequently, the Department purchased it outright. It was made clear to the school's management authority at that time that this accommodation, combined with the reinstatement works, would be expected to meet the schools accommodation needs for the foreseeable future. To assist with the maintenance of the current buildings, my Department has provided almost €210,000 for roof repair works and an upgrade of the schools gas system. In addition, my Department will also be funding certain demolition works for health and safety reasons.