Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 419: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of prefabs being used by primary schools in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44794/08]

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 420: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of prefabs being used by second level schools in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44795/08]

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 421: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of County Laois school children being taught in prefabs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44796/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 419 to 421, inclusive, together.

A database of temporary accommodation is currently being finalised and will inform my Department's future decision-making in this area. Information is being collated on approximately 900 schools which have received approval from my Department for temporary accommodation including, but not limited to, prefabs.

The information already compiled indicates that there are 41 prefabricated units in primary schools in Co. Laois and 11 in post-primary schools. It is not possible to indicate how many pupils are taught in temporary accommodation in Co. Laois as this will depend on the organisation of classes at individual schools and may vary from year to year.