Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 110: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the reason for her recent notification that a facility (details supplied) is to be closed by her Department; if she has assessed the impact on the members of the club; if she will indicate the savings this will generate and her plans for this building if it is vacated [41095/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has recently concluded its examination of the long term use of the building referred to by the Deputy and has determined that it is not going to continue with the operation of the facility. Accordingly, the Board of Management were advised that in the circumstances it would be appropriate to make the Caretaker post in respect of the facility redundant. I am advised that as part of the examination of the operation of the facility, it is both the Department and the school authorities understanding that the facility is used on a pay per play basis with their being no membership fees, no club officers nor rules/constitution that would normally be expected of a Club. I am advised that to date expenditure this year, including salaries and running costs, comes to approximately €47,000. In terms of the future use of the building, further consultations with the school authorities will be required.