Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2018
113. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding is available for the refurbishment of colleges and schools of further education such as schools at locations (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6116/18]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that following the Capital Review that formed part of the Budget 2018 announcement last October, over €50 million under the capital budget will be made available over the period 2018 - 2021 to cover capital costs associated with new apprenticeship courses and new syllabi, as well as initiating a small number of building projects in the further education and training sector.
Applications for funding, including those referred to by the Deputy, will be considered by my Department, in consultation with SOLAS, in the context of competing demands for capital investment and available funding in future years.
