Paul Kehoe
Ceist:127. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a scheme (details supplied) will be reintroduced in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52452/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2018
127. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a scheme (details supplied) will be reintroduced in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52452/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Summer Works Scheme (SWS) is designed to allow schools, on a devolved funding basis, to carry out necessary improvement and refurbishment works that will upgrade existing school facilities. Under SWS 2016-2017 almost €80 million has been approved to date, in respect of over 640 school projects in categories 1 - 6. The applications in categories 7-10 remain available for consideration for funding.
The launch of Project Ireland 2040 included an announcement of a major package of investment in education for the next decade with the school building budget increasing by 70%.
This investment will provide for the continued increase in demographics while also allowing for a greater focus on refurbishment and upgrading of existing school stock.