Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
289. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason colleges of further education are not now eligible to apply to his Department for funding under Circular 59/2013; when and the reason their eligibility ceased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8225/14]
View answerIn view of the funding constraints on my Department's capital budget and the anticipated level of demand for funding under the Summer Works 2014 scheme, it was necessary to prioritise applications from eligible primary and second-level schools under the scheme. However, in an emergency situation, it is open to Education and Training Boards to submit applications for funding for minor works on behalf of further education colleges and these will be considered in the light of competing demands and available resources.
