Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019
343. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a summer works scheme application by a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; when a decision is expected on 2020 applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31517/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy has a Category 10 application under my Department's 2016/17 Summer Works Scheme (SWS). It is intended to undertake an analysis of these outstanding applications later this year. This analysis, together with funding availability and priorities for the SWS in 2020 will determine the pathway forward in respect of these remaining applications.
I can also confirm that this school has also submitted an application for the 2020 SWS. Commensurate with the level of funding available for the SWS in 2020, applications will be assessed on a top down basis in accordance with the prioritisation criteria outlined in the governing Circular Letter for the Scheme. This Circular Letter (0027/2019) is available on my Department's website www.education.ie.
It is my intention to publish a list of successful applicants in Q4 2019 for works to be carried out in summer 2020.
