Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
1133 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the cold and damp conditions being experienced by staff and pupils in a chalet by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and the length of time these unsatisfactory conditions will prevail. [1487/05]
View answerAn application for temporary accommodation has been received from the school authority to which the Deputy refers. All applications for temporary accommodation for the 2005-06 school year are currently being assessed in the school planning section of my Department. I intend to publish a list of the successful applicants shortly.
1134 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will provide sufficient funding in the summer works scheme to enable a school (details supplied) to mend the school roof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1490/05]
View answerA key feature in the modernisation of school buildings is the summer works scheme, SWS, which was widely welcomed when introduced earlier this year. In the current year €31 million was allocated to that scheme, covering 448 projects in 291 primary schools and 157 post-primary schools.
For 2005, I am planning to increase the SWS allocation to €60 million. This will allow me to both increase the number of projects funded and extend the scope of the works covered by funding some more substantial projects than was possible under last year's programme. This level of funding will make a significant impact in upgrading and modernising school buildings.
Applications under the 2005 scheme, including that from the school in question, are currently being assessed in my Department and I intend to publish a list of successful applicants shortly.
