Minor Works Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2016

Thursday, 20 October 2016

Ceisteanna (110)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

110. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the minor works grant will be paid to schools in 2016/2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31195/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The normal practice is for the Minor Works Grant to be announced late in the year if funding permits. The issue of the Minor Works Grant 2016/2017 will be considered in the context of my Department's overall capital position later this year.