Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2010
113 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the amount that has been allocated to water conservation and rain water harvesting in schools to date in 2010; the number of schools that will benefit; the proportion of funding that has been drawn down to date by schools; the date by which funding must be spent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42801/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of the Summer Works Scheme 2010, schools were invited to apply for Water Conservation Measures to reduce water usage by installing push type spray taps, low flushing toilets and urinal controls. Funding in excess of €9.6m was allocated to 1823 primary and post-primary schools in late October 2010.
Schools were advised that funding should be drawn down within two months from date of issue of approval letters and to-date draw down requests of approximately €36,000 have been received.
