Emergency Works Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Questions (410)

Jackie Cahill

Question:

410. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a school (details supplied) for emergency works has been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15886/18]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The school to which the Deputy refers applied for funding under my Departments Emergency Works Scheme (EWS) to install mechanical ventilation in its building together with roof insulation and window replacement works.  The application was unsuccessful because this type of work is outside the scope of the EWS.  In addition, mechanical ventilation is not recommended or provided in any school building. 

Roof insulation and window replacement works are appropriate to the Summer Works Scheme and the school may make an application under this Scheme for those works when next announced.