John Curran
Question:237. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills when details of the summer works scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4302/19]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019
237. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Education and Skills when details of the summer works scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4302/19]
View answerThe recent launch of Project Ireland 2040 included an announcement of a major package of investment in education for the next decade with the school building budget increasing by 70%. This investment will provide for the continued increase in demographics while also allowing for a greater focus on refurbishment and upgrading of existing school stock.
In this regard, I wish to advise the Deputy that I am committed to a new Summer Works Scheme, which will open for applications in the coming months for projects to be delivered from Summer 2020.