Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 161: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a progress report on the compilation of a database on the number of primary schools that have prefab classrooms; the names, roll numbers and locations of the approximately 900 schools that received approval to rent temporary accommodation, including but not limited to prefabs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22324/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware from my letter to him of 30 May, my Department is currently compiling a database on the schools that are using temporary rented accommodation. As the Deputy will recall, approximately 900 schools were contacted by my Department and asked to complete a questionnaire regarding the stock of temporary accommodation in their schools. As indicated in my letter, 803 schools from all counties returned the questionnaire and confirmed that they are occupying temporary accommodation. My Department is currently pursuing the outstanding returns through its regional offices, with a view to completing the database. As soon as the database is complete, I will write to the Deputy with a more complete picture of the situation.