School Refurbishment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2011

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

Questions (36)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

33 Deputy Willie O’Dea asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the minor works grant payments will issue to schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34785/11]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

I announced last Thursday that a minor works grant is being made available for the school year 2011/2012 in the amount of €28m. This grant will be paid to primary schools in the coming weeks.