AQW 4433/16-21

Ms Kellie Armstrong
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 03/10/2016
Answered On Date: 11/10/2016
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education whether (i) he can give an undertaking that his Department will investigate Killyleagh Integrated Primary's maintenance and repair issues given the recent collapse of a classroom ceiling and; (ii) refurbishment will be prioritised to ensure pupil and staff safety.

Answer:

The Education Authority (EA) is responsible for Killyleagh Integrated Primary School. In relation to the recent incident, the EA has advised that the ceiling has been repaired, as has the pipework that was leaking. Pipework within the proximity has been checked and replaced as was deemed necessary. The area is now safe.

The EA will have the opportunity to submit Killyleagh Integrated Primary School for consideration in any future capital announcement.