Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2020
109. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding available to a school (details supplied) to deal with an emergency issue in its playground; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16373/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIf the school authority considers the works referred to by the Deputy to be a priority, it may use the minor works grant which all primary schools receive to carry out the works in full, or on a phased basis as the grant permits.
Having said the above, it is open to the school to apply for funding for same under my Department's Emergency Works Scheme. It may do so if it believes that the issue in question meets the terms and conditions of that scheme, in particular that if the issue is not corrected it would prevent the school or part thereof from opening.
Information in relation to applications for funding under this scheme, including its terms and conditions, may be found on the Department's website at the following web address: https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/Building-Works/Emergency-Works/. Officials in my Department will consider the application on its own merits should such an application be made.
