Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2011
134 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a minor works grant in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25645/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraI assume that the Deputy is referring to an application submitted by the school in question under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme to replace a number of windows in the school.
The purpose of the Emergency Works Scheme is solely for unforeseen emergencies or to provide funding to facilitate inclusion and access for special needs pupils. An emergency is deemed to be a situation which poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment which is sudden, unforeseen and requires immediate action and in the case of a school if not corrected would prevent the school or part thereof from opening.
As the scope of works for this project is outside the terms of the Emergency Works Scheme it cannot be considered for emergency funding. The school has been informed of the decision.
