Minor Works Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2015

Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Questions (978)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

978. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if financial assistance will be provided towards the resurfacing of a playground in a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, the surface of which has been steadily deteriorating and is progressively becoming a health and safety issue for the pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37992/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I recently announced that the minor works grant will issue to primary schools later this year. The school may use its minor works grant to resurface its playground if it considers this a priority. I also announced that there will be a summer works scheme in 2016. It will, alternatively, be open to the school to apply for funding for the works under this scheme.

Question No. 979 answered with Question No. 974.