Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 704: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1703 of 24 September 2008, the position in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15628/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The school in question submitted an application to my Department for emergency funding in 2008.

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.

Following assessment of the application from this school and in light of the high demand on the budget for emergency works in my Department, unfortunately, it was not possible to provide funding in 2008 for the works sought. However, the application is being examined again in the context of the funding available in 2009 and the school authorities will be advised of the outcome as quickly as possible.