Minor Works Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2017

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Ceisteanna (160)

Seán Sherlock

Ceist:

160. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to grant a minor works grant for schools in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49924/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The normal practice is for the Minor Works Grant to be announced towards the end of the year if funding permits.

Over the next number of weeks the issue of the Minor Works Grant 2017/2018 will be considered in the context of my Department's overall capital position.