Seán Canney
Question:136. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Education the status of the summer work scheme application submitted by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8595/22]
View answerWednesday, 16 February 2022
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I wish to advise the Deputy that the school to which he refers applied under the Multi Annual Summer Works Scheme under category 9 Fabric defects.
As you are probably already aware, I announced funding of €65 million for the approval of 497 projects under the 2022 Summer Works Scheme on 24th January 2022.
307 of these projects were at primary level involving mechanical works (89 schools), electrical works (65 schools), window projects (89 schools) and external yards/play areas (64 schools).
190 of the projects I announced were at post-primary level involving roof works (81 schools), mechanical works (34 schools), electrical works (12 schools), window projects (35 schools), science labs (23 schools) and yards/play areas (5 schools).
It is envisaged that the remaining categories of projects from the current Multi-Annual Summer Works Scheme (categories 8, 9 and the balance of 10) will be dealt with as part of the Summer Works Programme in 2023 and relevant schools will be notified in Q4 2022 in relation to this. Any urgent issues in the interim can be dealt with as part of the Department's Emergency Works Scheme.