John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 542: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will reduce the sum of money required from a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17118/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Under the general funding arrangements for school building projects the amount of the local contribution for extensions/ refurbishments is 10% of the total project cost with the contribution being capped at €31,500.00. The level of the local contribution for schools with disadvantaged status is 5 % of the project cost subject to a maximum amount of €12,500.00. These arrangements are of a general application.

The position in relation to the school referred to by the Deputy is under examination in my Department at present and the school management will be contacted in the matter as soon as possible.