Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
906. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education the funding streams available to primary schools to build outdoor classrooms in view of social distancing guidelines; and the criteria for eligibility of such streams. [15244/21]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware my Department provided a total of €160m Minor Works Grant funding to Primary and Post-Primary Schools during 2020. (€90m at Primary level and €70m at Post Primary level)
School management authorities have flexibility in terms of how this Minor Works Grant funding is best utilised, meeting the needs for schools operating in a Covid environment which may include creation of outdoor learning spaces.
