Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 637: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application for an emergency repair grant for a faulty roof has been received from a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; if the application is being considered, in view of the seriousness of the situation; and if a grant will be approved in order that the works can be carried out as soon as possible. [39748/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The school referred to by the Deputy applied for funding for roof works under the emergency works scheme.

Generally emergency works grants are made available to schools most in need of resources as a result of unforeseen emergencies of a capital nature that may arise during the school year. The application from the school was assessed in my Department. However, in light of the large number of projects seeking funding under this scheme from the budget allocated, it was not possible to provide funding to the school at this time.