Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019
243. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 6 December 2018, the reason an application by a school (details supplied) was not approved; the further detailed analysis required in the case; if the matter will be expedited prior to the estimated timeframe of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4357/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, the 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. For the year 2016-2017, almost €117 million has been approved to date under the Summer Works Scheme, in respect of over 940 school projects in categories 1 - 9. Details of the successful school applicants are published on my Department's website: www.education.ie.
The remaining 347 applications under Category 10 (External Works, e.g. upgrade and resurfacing of yards and car parking, etc.) have an estimated costing of over €30 million. Given the scale of costs involved, more detailed analysis of these applications is required to determine the pathway forward. It is intended to under take this analysis in 2019 with a view to enabling approved applications proceed in 2020.
