Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017
333. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the summer works scheme application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35990/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, the school referred to has submitted a Category 7 application for window replacement under the Summer Works Scheme (2016-2017).
The Deputy will also be aware that I announced details of the successful applicants under round two of the SWS (2016-2017) for categories 3–6, last May, details of which are published on my Department's website, www.education.ie.
Funding of €47 million is being made available and 438 schools nationwide will benefit from this announcement. Nearly 50% of all schools have applied for inclusion under the scheme which reflects a very high demand. The matter of considering additional categories, including the application from the school in question, is reliant on further funding becoming available.
In the meantime, it is open to the school to use its Minor Works Grant to undertake works in full or on a phased basis, as that grant permits, if the school considers the works to be a priority.
