Four more fire risk schools inspected

The Department of Education has completed emergency inspections on four of five schools “similarly” built by the firm behind another unit found to be a fire trap, but will not release any findings until full reports are compiled.

A spokesperson for Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan confirmed last night the schools have undergone emergency inspections in light of revelations a “similarly” built facility had such fire safety flaws it would burn down in 20 minutes.

Responding to an Irish Examiner query on the “immediate” inspections launched after the 16-month-old concerns were revealed by this paper earlier this month, the department said Ardgillan Community College in Balbriggan, Dublin; Scoil Naomh Lucais in Tyrrellstown, Dublin; Belmayne Educate Together in Dublin; and Greystones Educate Together in Co Wicklow have all undergone checks.