Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2011
155 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will qualify for emergency works funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10685/11]
View answerAn application under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme to replace water tanks and internal water pipes was received from the school referred to by the Deputy. The purpose of the Emergency Works Scheme is solely for unforeseen emergencies or to provide funding to facilitate inclusion and access for special needs pupils. An emergency is deemed to be a situation which poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment which is sudden, unforeseen and requires immediate action and in the case of a school if not corrected would prevent the school or part thereof from opening.
As the scope of works for this project is outside the terms of the Emergency Works Scheme it cannot be considered for emergency funding. The school has been informed of the decision.
156 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that were approved funding under the summer works scheme 2010 in County Cavan; the number of applications received from County Cavan for the 2011 summer works scheme and the number approved for 2011. [10698/11]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that 36 applications from schools in County Cavan were approved funding under the Summer Works Scheme 2010.
A total of 58 applications from schools in County Cavan were made for funding under the Summer Works Scheme 2011 and 8 schools were successful in their applications. In light of further funding being made available under the Jobs Initiative, projects submitted under the 2011 Summer Works Scheme by primary and post primary schools will be considered further
My Department will be writing to schools that will be included in this latest round of funding in the near future.
157 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that were approved funding under the summer works scheme 2010 in County Monaghan; the number of applications received from County Monaghan for the 2011 summer works scheme and the number approved for 2011. [10699/11]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that 34 applications from schools in County Monaghan were approved funding under the Summer Works Scheme 2010.
A total of 42 applications from schools in County Monaghan were made for funding under the Summer Works Scheme 2011. Of these, 12 schools were successful in their applications for funding. In light of further funding being made available under the Jobs Initiative, projects submitted under the 2011 Summer Works Scheme by primary and post primary schools will be considered further.
My Department will be writing to schools that will be included in this latest round of funding in the near future.
