87 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education the steps, if any, which are being taken to repair the damage done to a school (details supplied) in County Dublin, especially the technical drawing room, in a recent fire; and if he can give an assurance that the school will be fully restored before the September re-opening.

My Department's consultant architects are currently preparing a detailed report and specification of the work required to reinstate the damaged section of the school in question. Pending receipt of the architect's report, I am not in a position to give an undertaking that the work can be carried out before September. However, every effort will be made to have the necessary repairs completed as soon as possible.