Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2014
191. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a letter about funding under the emergency works scheme advising that funding was granted to a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath which was subsequently withdrawn with an apology for the error; the steps the school can take to appeal this funding decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26692/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn approval letter was issued to the Management Authority of the school referred to by the Deputy on 8th May 2013 advising them that they had been approved €12,750 under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme to enable them address dampness and mildew issues at their school building. All approved funding was paid to the school authority on the 11th October 2013 and no funding was withdrawn. The school in question did request additional funding but this was not approved as the additional works carried out were outside the terms of the original grant approval and the Emergency Works Scheme. The School Authority have been informed of this decision.
