James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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Question 315: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 540 of 22 November 2004, if this school will receive funding for essential repairs in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3436/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I recently announced details of 740 schools which will receive funding to improve facilities under the summer works scheme 2006. Funding of €78 million is being provided to complete essential small scale projects under the scheme. The school referred to by the Deputy has been successful in its application for funding for roof works under this scheme. All schools covered by the initiative will be contacted directly by the building unit with details of the grant aid being provided and instructions on how to proceed.

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 316: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a school, details supplied, in County Wexford; if officials of her Department have received a letter of 23 January 2006 from the chairman of the board of management of the school; her views on whether the contents of this letter have serious implications for the safety of pupils and staff at the school; if she will intervene to ensure that the resources required will be put in place in order that urgently required roof repairs will be carried out at the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3468/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The management of the school referred to by the Deputy contacted the school building section of my Department by telephone on 23 January 2006 concerning leaks in the roof. An application form in respect of an emergency works grant was issued to the school the same day. As soon as the completed application form is returned, it will be considered as a matter of urgency and the outcome will be notified to the school authorities without delay.