John Cregan (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding plans to refurbish a school hall at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; the position in relation to asbestos removal; the time scale for full refurbishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18345/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Department is not in receipt of an application for capital funding from the school to which the Deputy refers. It would appear that the scope of works referred to is suitable for consideration under the Summer Works Scheme. Details of the Summer Works Scheme for 2008 were published recently on the Department's website www.education.ie. It is open to the school to decide whether or not is appropriate to apply for capital funding under this Scheme or to submit an application for large-scale capital funding. The application form for large-scale capital funding is also available on the Department's website. The closing date for the receipt of applications under the Summer Works Scheme is 28 September.

With regard to the issue of asbestos removal, this is being dealt with by the Office of Public Works. The OPW has confirmed to the Department that an asbestos survey has been carried out at the school and that it will be in contact with the school at an early date with a view to removing or otherwise managing any high priority materials.