Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
737. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if a precise timeframe for when schools that were categorised as number ten in the order of priority under the summer works scheme can expect final approval and funding for their projects to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30992/21]
View answerThe Summer Works Scheme that launched in 2019 was a multi-annual scheme and applications are held in the system for consideration under future rounds of the scheme. There are 10 categories in total and to date 3 of those categories have been assessed.
I wish to advise that commensurate with the level of funding available for the SWS in 2021, applications will be assessed on a top down basis in accordance with the prioritisation criteria outlined in the governing Circular Letter for the Scheme. This Circular Letter (0027/2019) is available on my Department's website www.education.ie
