Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 June 2017
133. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) was deemed to be outside the terms of the emergency works scheme when it applied for emergency works to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30613/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school to which the Deputy refers applied to my Department for funding under the Emergency Works Scheme to carry out extensive roof works.
The Emergency Works Scheme has a limited budget. The purpose of this budget is to specifically address sudden and unforeseen emergencies that arise in schools and not to carry out major works, the need for which has developed over some considerable time.
The application from the school is outside the terms and conditions of the Emergency Works Scheme for this reason.
The scope of works involved is appropriate to the Summer Works Scheme and the school has been advised that it may apply for funding for them under the Summer Works Scheme when next announced.
