Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 December 2015
244. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills why a school (details supplied) in County Mayo has been denied emergency funding; the criteria for eligibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43255/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school to which the Deputy refers applied for funding under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme (EWG) for the removal and replacement of a boundary fence.
As the scope of works is outside the terms of this scheme, the application cannot be considered for funding. To be eligible for EWG funding, the works must be sudden, unforeseen and, if not addressed, would cause the school to close.
The works which the school is seeking are appropriate for consideration under the Summer Works Scheme. In the alternative, the Minor Works Grant was paid to the school recently. The school can use this grant for the works in question if it deems them to be a priority.
