Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2021
268. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education the degree to which she expects to be in a position to provide minor improvement works to second-level schools throughout County Kildare by way of the summer works scheme or otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35738/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe main grant funding mechanisms for undertaking works of the nature referred to by the Deputy are the Annual Minor Works Grant or the Summer Works Scheme. The Minor Works Grant last issued to primary schools in December 2020 and provides flexibility for schools to manage and prioritise necessary small-scale works.
The Summer Works Scheme provides a mechanism for undertaking medium to larger-scale improvement works in school buildings. This Scheme operates on a multi-annual basis and the Department are currently addressing category 2 and 6 projects (toilets and roofs).
