Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011
130 Deputy Ray Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Meath will qualify for funding under the summer works scheme for the provision of an astro turf pitch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6555/11]
View answerI can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for the development of an outdoor multi-purpose fenced play space under the 2011 Summer Works Scheme.
Unfortunately, due to the scale of demand for funding under the scheme, it was not possible to grant aid all applications. As outlined in the Circular governing the operation of the scheme, applications for works in the higher categories were prioritised and it was not possible to include the school referred to by the Deputy in the list of 453 successful schools that were announced on Wednesday the 30th of March. A letter to this effect will be issuing to the school shortly.
