Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 381: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if special consideration is being given to the accommodation needs of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if she will give assurances to pupils, staff, parents and the local community that positive action will be taken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16581/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Stage 3 documentation for the project referred to by the Deputy is currently being examined by my Department's Technical Staff.

The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered on an on-going basis in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 382: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 1064 of 30 January 2008, if a decision has been made on the proposed costs submitted by a school authority (details supplied) in County Clare; when a decision will be made on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16590/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The rental of temporary accommodation at the school referred to by the Deputy has been approved by my Department and the school has been informed accordingly.

John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 383: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that an application for the replacement of a roof under the capital grant aid for emergency works is approved as quickly as possible for a school (details supplied) in County Waterford in view of the health and safety issue involved for both students and staff and the deterioration of the building from falling slates and internal leaks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16618/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has received an application for roof works at the school referred to by the Deputy.

This application is currently being assessed and a decision on the matter will be made shortly. The school authorities will be informed of the outcome as soon as possible.