Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 183: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of State buildings in County Meath, including Government offices, schools, Garda stations and so on, for which surveys and inspections have been carried out to determine the type, form and condition of any asbestos present; the details of the schedule of work to be undertaken for removal of asbestos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46238/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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Approximately 150 buildings in County Meath including Government Offices, schools, Garda stations and military establishments have been surveyed since the commencement of the Asbestos Management Programme. Surveys are undertaken to determine the location, type, form and condition of any asbestos present in the buildings. Works, where necessary, to ameliorate problems are carried out on a priority basis, as soon as possible following the surveys. Depending on the condition etc., management may entail complete removal of the materials identified, encapsulation or monitoring until such as time as removal may become necessary. The Commissioners of Public Works are currently compiling a programme of works for 2009.