Minor Works Scheme Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2017

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Ceisteanna (155)

John Brady

Ceist:

155. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools that have received funding under the minor works grant in 2016, and to date in 2017. [52667/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I am pleased to advise that on 5 December, 2017 I announced the Minor Works Grant 2017/2018 for primary schools across the country and payment will issue this week.

3,250 primary schools received the Minor Works Grant 2016/2017 in 2016 and 3,248 primary schools will receive the Minor Works Grant 2017/2018 later this week.