Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 274: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the emergency improvement works which have been approved by his Department in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; when work on these improvements will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36420/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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An application for funding under the Emergency Works Scheme from the school referred to by the Deputy was recently approved by my Department. The works to be done include the upgrade of mechanical and electrical services, fire safety installation, replacement of windows and other health and safety works. Under the Emergency Works Scheme funding is approved on a devolved basis. It is a matter for the relevant school management and their consultant to manage the project with regard to cost control, value for money, the tendering process, appointment of a building contractor and having the works commenced at the earliest possible date.