Minor Works Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2016

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Ceisteanna (139, 164)

Brian Stanley

Ceist:

139. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the minor works grants will be paid to primary schools in 2016. [34147/16]

Pat Deering

Ceist:

164. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the minor works grant is being paid to primary schools; and if so, when payment will be made. [34296/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I propose to take Questions Nos. 139 and 164 together.

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.