Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 November 2013
87. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a refurbishment project for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the timeframe for completion of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49643/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe School referred to by the Deputy made an application to my Department for refurbishment works to their canteen. The application concerned was not successful as my Department's priority at this time is focused on providing direct classroom accommodation. I refer the Deputy however to my announcement on 7th November, to the re-introduction of the Summer Works Scheme for 2014. Funding from the Scheme will allow eligible schools to carry out small and medium scale building works that will improve and upgrade existing school buildings. It is open therefore to the school, referred to by the Deputy, to make an application if it so wishes under the scheme for the works referred to. Applications will be assessed in accordance with availability of funding on a top down basis in accordance with the prioritisation criteria, which are available on my Department's Summer Works 2014 Circular.
