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Summer Works Scheme Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 May 2014

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Ceisteanna (297)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

297. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will approve cost option 3 for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo as opposed to cost option 1, under the 2014 summer works scheme, as option 3 would result in a huge improvement in the school’s heating and would result in substantial savings in their oil and electricity bills in the future. [23225/14]

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Freagraí scríofa

I wish to advise the Deputy that commensurate with the level of funding available for the 2014 Summer Works Scheme, applications were assessed on a top down basis in accordance with the prioritisation criteria outlined in the Circular accompanying the scheme. In that regard, I have approved, in total, the spending of more than €70 million on the Summer Works Scheme to allow 772 schools undertake improvement works during the summer months.

In the case of the school referred to by the Deputy, I wish to advise that following assessment of the school's application, cost option 1 as presented by the schools appointed consultant was considered the most cost effective option to provide the improvement works sought and was approved accordingly.

Question No. 298 answered with Question No. 265.
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