Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2016
109. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he intends to introduce a scheme of grants for health and safety works in schools, including works on car parks, bus turning bays and so on; if so, when is this likely to be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20280/16]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, funding is prioritised under my Department's 6 year school capital investment programme towards the delivery of major school projects to provide the essential mainstream school accommodation needed to meet demographic demands. Whilst the works referred to are eligible to be considered for funding under the Summer Works Scheme, a specific funding allocation for this measure is not contained in the capital programme. As the Deputy is also aware, a commitment in relation to this measure is contained in the Programme for Government. It is my intention therefore that this matter will be considered in the context of the mid-term review of the capital infrastructural programme.
