Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019
553. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding available to assist national schools with the development of playground facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33352/19]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the Summer Works Scheme (SWS) is designed to allow schools, on a devolved funding basis, to carry out necessary improvement and refurbishment works that will upgrade existing school facilities, including play areas.
As the Deputy will be aware, the current Summer Works Scheme was open for applications until 30th June 2019 for projects to be delivered from summer 2020.
It is also open to primary schools to use their minor works grant to carry out improvement works to the school's infrastructure.
