Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 202: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement regarding the outstanding moneys for a school (details supplied); the reason he refuses to release these moneys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35057/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The bulk of the funding due for payment under the terms of the contract between the school and the contractor for this project has issued to the school on foot of appropriate certification that certain works have been completed. However, to date, a final certificate, signed by the Consultant Architect, confirming satisfactory completion of the project has not been received in my Department from the school.

My Department is aware of the difficulties arising between the school and the building contractor in question that have delayed the satisfactory conclusion of this project. There has been considerable correspondence between the parties involved and my Department with a view to reaching a solution to the matter. When the outstanding issues are resolved and appropriate certification supplied, my Department will be in a position to the release the remaining funding on the project.