Michael Conaghan (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 148: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills, in view of the difficulties faced by the construction sector, the measures that exist to ensure that essential works to schools are completed on schedule in circumstances in which the appointed contractor ceases to operate or is otherwise unable to fulfil or complete a contract. [14363/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I am aware of the difficulties currently faced by the construction sector. The purpose of requiring contractors engaged on school building projects to have a Performance Bond in place is to provide security for the State in the event of a Contractor becoming insolvent and no longer in a position to complete the contract. Should difficulties arise on any school building project, my Department will manage the situation in conjunction with the relevant third parties, including the Design Team and the Board of Management. My Department's priority will always be to have the school building projects back on site as soon as possible, in accordance with public procurement procedures.

Michael Conaghan (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 149: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that essential works due to be completed at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be completed on schedule, in view of the fact that work has now ceased due to difficulties faced by the contractor. [14364/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I am aware of the situation to which the Deputy refers, in which a receiver has been appointed over the contractors originally engaged on the school building project. Officials in my Department are liaising with the receiver with regard to next steps.