Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2021
379. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Education if funding will be prioritised for the refurbishment and provision of outdoor playing facilities in primary schools including paved areas and playing pitches (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22916/21]
View answerCommensurate with the level of funding set aside for the Summer Works Scheme, applications are being assessed on a top down basis in accordance with the prioritisation criteria outlined in the Circular accompanying the Scheme. In that regard, applications submitted for other works will be considered under future rounds of the Summer Works Scheme. Details of the next categories to be granted funding will be announced towards the end of the year dependent on Budgetary constraints.
If a school authority considers that the condition of their outdoor playing facilities including paved areas and playing pitches falls under the scope of the Emergency Works Scheme they may apply via the Esinet Portal. The circular governing this scheme is available on Esinet under the Devolved Projects tab or on my Departments website at www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/.
