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Summer Works Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2018

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Ceisteanna (186)

Paul Kehoe

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186. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the summer works scheme will be reopened for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6813/18]

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The Summer Works Scheme (SWS) is being applied on a multi-annual basis. The Deputy will also 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 will be considered in the context of the availability of funding within the overall capital allocation.

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