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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Physical Education Facilities.

Gymnasia in new post-primary schools

Summary

Brennan challenged the decision to build schools without gymnasia, arguing physical education was important and the savings false economy. The Minister confirmed laboratories remained in the plans but gymnasia were excluded.

Is it the Minister's decision, in the interest of saving money, to build new post primary schools without laboratories and without an assembly hall and gymnasium? Is this not a ridiculous situation at a time when there is so much need for provision for our young people to take part in physical education?

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

This question is taking too long to dispose of.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

Laboratories are still included.

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Is the gynasium out?

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

Yes.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

I am calling the next question.

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It is penny wise and pound foolish.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

Question No. 6. This is dragging on too long.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

I do not think everybody would agree with the Deputy about that.

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