Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2017
178. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills whether mechanical works will be short listed under the summer works scheme 2016-17 with regard to building works for the construction, extension and refurbishment of schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6735/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that nearly 50% of schools have applied for inclusion under the Summer Works Scheme (SWS) which reflects a very high demand. School applications are categorised on a top down basis, from category 1 to category 10, in accordance with the criteria outlined in the Circular Letter (0055/2015) inviting applications under the scheme, which may be accessed on my Department's website, www.education.ie. In that regard mechanical works are assessed under Category 3.
Details of successful school applicants in respect of Categories 1 and 2 were announced in April last and are also published on my Department's website. Assessment of valid projects in further categories, including category 3, mechanical works, is now being undertaken by my Department, subject to the overall availability of funding, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the scheme.
