Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
739. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education the funding that is available to improve parking and turning movements on primary school grounds in rural areas in which the 80 km speed limit applies to ensure the safety of pupils, staff and parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1001/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Minor Works Grant is the funding mechanism for schools to deal with small-scale improvement or maintenance works.
The Summer Works Scheme is the funding mechanism for dealing with more significant improvement works that are usually carried out during school holiday periods to minimise disruption to the operation of schools. The Summer Works Scheme operates on a multi-annual basis. It is envisaged at this stage that the Summer Works Scheme will be next opened for new applications later in 2023 for delivery of projects on a phased basis from 2024 onwards. Schools will be notified of the details of the Summer Works Scheme in due course.
