Summer Work Scheme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005

Wednesday, 26 January 2005

Questions (1163)

Emmet Stagg

Question:

1227 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will announce the allocation of funds towards the summer works scheme 2005; if her attention has been drawn to the urgent need to address the provision of a covered walkway at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1869/05]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

A key plank 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.