Summer Works Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2017

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Ceisteanna (175)

Eamon Scanlon

Ceist:

175. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the summer works scheme will be re-opened for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52847/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The current Summer Works Scheme (SWS) 2016 -2017 was applied on a multi-annual basis. The Deputy will be aware that nearly 50% of schools have applied for inclusion under the scheme which reflects a very high demand.

Almost €80 million has been approved to date under the Summer Works Scheme, in respect of over 640 school projects in categories 1 - 6. Details of the successful school applicants are published on my Department's website www.education.ie.

The 2018 budgetary provision will allow my Department to meet the carry over costs of summer works projects already approved. The assessment of applications in the remaining categories 7-10 as well as proceeding with any future summer works scheme is reliant on the availability of funding.

Question No. 176 answered with Question No. 156.