Repairs at Clashmore National School
The Minister said a £17,000 window-replacement scheme had been approved for Clashmore, with tenders expected soon. He had no information on the school’s wider condition but said further grant applications would be considered urgently and sympathetically.
asked the Minister for Education if he will have major repairs carried out to Clashmore national school, County Waterford, or alternatively provide a completely new school.
Comment on this
It is proposed to carry out a major scheme of window replacement at Clashmore national school, County Waterford. A grant has been sanctioned by my Department towards the cost of the scheme. The arrangements for the carrying out of the scheme are being handled by the Commissioners of Public Works. I understand from the commissioners that working drawings and specifications are being prepared and that they hope to be in a position to have tenders invited at an early date.
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Is the Minister satisfied that the replacement of the windows will rectify the general problem in the school?
Comment on this
The notes I have available to me say that we have no information available on the general condition of the school. If other major improvements are required, it will be a matter for the chairman to draw them to the attention of the Department and make application for a grant. I assure the Deputy that any such application will be looked at urgently and sympathetically.