Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2016
276. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for delay in the processing of applications under the summer works scheme 2016-2017; and when she will notify schools in County Kildare if their applications are successful or not. [9137/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware that I announced details of the successful applicants under the Summer Works Scheme (2016-2017) on 28th April last, details of which are published on my Department's website, www.education.ie. €30 million of the €80 million announced for the multi-annual Summer Works Scheme (2016-2017) is now being allocated for vital gas works and electrical upgrades in schools. 197 primary and post primary schools were included in the first round of successful applicants.
Under SWS 2016 and 2017, valid applications from schools that were not reached for funding reasons from within the funding made available in 2016 will qualify to be assessed for purposes of the funding available in 2017, subject to the overall availability of funding. If this arises, the terms and conditions of the scheme as outlined in Circular Letter (0055/2015) which may be accessed on my Department's website will continue to apply. Schools can access details of the status of their application on my Department's on-line Esinet Portal.
