Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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341. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if changes to the procedures for tendering and monitoring of school builds and extensions will be considered in view of recent closures of schools due to safety concerns. [45485/18]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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My Department's first priority is safety.

My Department will separately be looking at the issues arising, including the need for any changes to existing procedures.

Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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342. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department received a report (details supplied) in relation to a school; and the action taken when this report was received. [45486/18]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that the report referred to by the Deputy was received in my Department in May 2018. The report was referred to the Consultant Architect engaged on the project who subsequently arranged for the original contractor to carry out the necessary repairs over the summer holiday period.

My Department has received confirmation from the Architect that all necessary remedial works were completed by the end of July 2018.