Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 October 2013
279. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total amount of capital spending incurred directly within his Department as a result of measures undertaken as part of the 2011 Jobs Initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40937/13]
View answerI announced on 10 May 2011 that €40m was available through the Jobs Initiative to fund 374 primary and post-primary school building projects. I indicated that €30 million of the funding would be spent in 2011. Actual expenditure to date on the Jobs Initiative is as follows: Expenditure in 2011 - €30.779m; Expenditure in 2012 - €8.5m. Outstanding balances due to issue in 2013.
