8 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she has legal responsibility for the restoration, maintenance and safety of a premises (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she has replied in full to the concerns raised by persons or their representatives regarding such responsibilities; if not when same will be undertaken; if she has no responsibility, the agency or sub section of the Department that has any responsibility towards the implementation of such conditions and, if so, the up to date position of such responsibilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4330/11]

I wish to advise the Deputy that the restoration of the Athy Model school is the responsibility of my Department. My Department has been in preliminary discussions with the representatives of the owner of the premises and the Office of Public Works with a view to scoping out the required restoration project. The OPW, at the request of my Department, is now in the process of appointing a conservation architect for the project. I understand that Kildare VEC arranged for works to secure the building and the site to the satisfaction of my Department.