Summer Works Scheme Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2018

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Ceisteanna (175)

Peter Burke

Ceist:

175. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8149/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I can confirm to the Deputy that the school in question applied for funding under the Summer Works Scheme (Category 6), to provide a roof over each of the school's courtyards.

The scheme is designed to address necessary and immediate works; funding is not made available for projects unless considered by the Department to be essential. In view of the scale of demand, nearly 50% of schools have applied for inclusion under the scheme and having regard to the constrained funding position, my Department advised the school that funding could not be provided for the works sought.

Almost €80 million has been approved to date under the Summer Works Scheme, in respect of over 640 school projects in categories 1 - 6.