Written answers

Thursday, 23 October 2008

Department of Education and Science

Hazardous Substances

5:00 pm

Photo of Noel CoonanNoel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 270: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide funding for the removal of asbestos tiles from a post primary school (details supplied) in County Tipperary in the interest of health and safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36641/08]

Photo of Batt O'KeeffeBatt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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A nationwide survey of primary and post-primary schools was carried out by the Office of Public Works on behalf of my Department to establish the position relating to asbestos in school buildings and to undertake any remediation measures necessary.

Where asbestos requiring removal is detected, either as a result of the survey or otherwise, arrangements to undertake the work in accordance with the relevant health and safety legislation are made by the Office of Public Works on a prioritised basis. The removal works for the school in question will be addressed under this arrangement in due course and the costs will be borne by the Department.

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