School Accommodation

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Ceisteanna (74)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

74. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 400 of 17 June 2025, regarding a school (details supplied) if she will ensure, given the significant health and safety issues that are involved, together with the unavoidable delay in delivering a special education unit at the school, urgent approval will be given to ensure that essential works will be carried out during the summer holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34594/25]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Youth

The school in question submitted an application for funding under the Emergency Works Scheme (EWS) for roof works. The EWS operates on the basis of a minimal scope of works required to remedy an emergency situation and, on this basis, the school was advised to submit a Management Asbestos Survey report.

Once this has been received the EWS team will review and engage further with the school as appropriate. The EWS team is aware of the urgent nature of the works required and will keep the school informed throughout the process.