Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2016
241. Deputy Pat Casey asked the Minister for Education and Skills when she will issue a written decision to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow regarding the building of an extra classroom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8857/16]
View answer242. Deputy Pat Casey asked the Minister for Education and Skills when she will issue a written decision to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow regarding the upgrade of all the electrical systems across the school as part of the summer works scheme. [8858/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 242 together.
I wish to advise the Deputy that the school in question has submitted an application to my Department for additional accommodation. The application is currently being assessed and a decision will be conveyed to the school authority as soon as this process has been finalised.
The Deputy will be aware that I announced details of the successful applicants under the Summer Works Scheme (2016-2017) on 28th April last, details of which are published on my Department's website, www.education.ie. €30 million of the €80 million announced for the multi-annual Summer Works Scheme (2016-2017) is now being allocated for vital gas works and electrical upgrades in schools. I am pleased to advise the Deputy that funding has been allocated to the school, to which he refers, to undertake electrical improvements. The school can access a written decision on my Department's on-line Esinet Portal.
