Schools Building Projects

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Questions (387)

Charles Ward

Question:

387. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the emergency funding application submitted by a school (details supplied), regarding structural issues arising from defective concrete; if her Department has completed or commenced an assessment of the extent of the defects; the interim measures being put in place to ensure the safety of pupils and staff; and if she will outline the expected timelines for decision, approval, and commencement of any approved works. [56601/25]

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Minister for Education and Youth

As the Deputy may aware my Department engaged with the schools affected by mica in June 2025 outlining that my Department is adopting a programme approach to the issue and will be assessing the appropriate pathway for all affected schools. In this regard officials from my Department still plan to begin conducting site visits to the affected schools in Q4 2025 and will continue to engage with the affected schools in this regard.