Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2015
532. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills to advise on the emergency funding for a school (details supplied) in County Louth; when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45155/15]
View answerThe school to which the Deputy refers submitted three applications under the Emergency Works Scheme in the past 12 months. The first of these was received on the 22 December 2014 seeking €11,644 to replace leaking pipes and carry out electrical repairs. This application was approved and the grant has been paid in full. The second application was received on the 22nd December 2014 seeking funding to replace the fire alarm system but this application was refused as it was outside the scope of works that would qualify for funding under the terms of the Emergency Works Scheme. The third application was received on the 9th June 2015 seeking €39,000 to replace the roof of the school building. This application was refused as it was also outside the scope of the Emergency Works Scheme. Following an appeal by the school in November, a grant of €7,730 was allocated to carry out repairs to the roof and the school was advised to apply under the Summer Works Scheme to have the roof replaced.
