Seán Ryan (Dublin North, Labour)
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Question 578: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the non-payment of a minor works grant in 2004 and to date in 2005; if approval will be given to the outstanding grants in view of the similar categories of school having received such grants in the past. [34260/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The school to which the Deputy refers has temporary recognition. Schools with this status are not entitled to capital funding. This includes minor works grant aid which is paid from my Department's overall capital allocation. A payment was previously made to the school in question under the minor works grant scheme. However, given the status of the school, this was made in error. My Department took steps to rectify the situation when the error came to light.

James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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Question 579: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 729 and 694 of 18 October 2005 if this school will be put on the priority list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34266/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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An application for capital investment for the provision of suitable accommodation to cater for an autistic unit was recently received from the school to which the Deputy refers. The application is being assessed and officials of my Department will be in contact with the school authority as soon as a decision is made on how best to provide for the required accommodation.