Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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Question 222: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total cost of renting prefabs in primary and secondary schools in 2009, 2010 and 2011 separately; the exact number of school prefab contracts to which the State is tied in 2011 and when each individual contract will expire in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18330/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The amount spent on renting temporary accommodation at primary and post-primary level, including – but not limited to - prefabricated accommodation in since 2009 is as follows: 2009: €39m (Primary €36m/Post-Primary €3m) 2010: €29m (Primary €27m/Post-Primary €2.3m) 2011 (to date) €13m (Primary €12m/Post-Primary €1m)

Generally, where schools require temporary accommodation, the Board of Management is responsible for acquiring this accommodation and the rental contract is between the Board of Management and the supplying contractor. As the rental grant-aid is devolved to schools, my Department does not hold records of all contracts held by boards of management for rental of temporary accommodation. Prefab rental contracts range from six months to three years with an option to renew at the end of each contract period.