Summer Works Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016

Wednesday, 6 April 2016

Questions (661)

Bobby Aylward

Question:

661. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills when her summer works scheme will re-open for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5599/16]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The Deputy may be aware that applications for the 2016 and 2017 Summer Works Scheme (SWS) closed on 2 December last.

Commensurate with the level of funding available for the Scheme, applications are being assessed on a top down basis in accordance with the prioritisation criteria outlined in the governing Circular Letter for the Scheme. This Circular Letter (0055/2015), is available on my Department's website www.education.ie. It is my intention to publish a list of successful applicants in due course.