John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 518: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an application from City of Waterford Vocational Educational committee for funding for essential maintenance and structural improvements costing approximately €410,000 to a school (details supplied) in County Waterford; if her attention has been further drawn to the fact that this school of 500 students is in a RAPID area with DEISI status and is used by the local community for numerous community activities; the status of the application; when funding will be made available for the required improvements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3669/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is in receipt of correspondence regarding works required at the school referred to by the Deputy. An official of the Building Section of my Department has contacted the management of the school. An application form for an Emergency Works Grant is being prepared for submission to the Building Section. As soon as the completed application form is received it will be considered as a matter of urgency and the outcome will be notified to the school authorities without delay.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 519: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funds that will be provided to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo under the small schools scheme 2007. [3674/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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An application has been received in my Department from the school referred to by the Deputy under the Small Schools Scheme 2007. All applications received under this scheme are under consideration and the list of successful applicants will be published shortly.