Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 50: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a club (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [31746/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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As the Deputy will be aware, it is my intention to lease the former community school site, including the sports complex referred to by the Deputy, to the City of Dublin VEC. My Department has requested the VEC to ensure that the club referred to by the Deputy continues to have use of the facility following execution of the lease. I am advised that the VEC has provided a draft user agreement to the club for their consideration and I understand that the VEC and the club will meet this week to discuss the draft user agreement further. I understand that the VEC carried out a review of the sports facility and identified work to be undertaken to address the general safety of the building. While this work is being carried out, I understand that it is necessary for the VEC to suspend use of the facility. It is expected that the works will be completed in three weeks and the facility will be available for use from then. The VEC has written to the club referred to by the Deputy and other users of the facility outlining the issue and apologising for the inconvenience. The Deputy will understand the importance of ensuring the safety of the facility for all users.