Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy will be aware of my announcement on 7 November of an additional €70 million for school improvement works. This comprises a once-off payment of more than €28 million to primary schools as part of the minor works scheme and a further €40 million to facilitate the re-introduction of the summer works scheme for 2014. The summer works scheme funding will facilitate schools carrying out small and medium-scale building works that will improve and upgrade existing school buildings. Commensurate with the level of funding set aside for the scheme, applications will be assessed in accordance with the prioritisation criteria outlined in the circular accompanying the scheme. Details are available on my Department's website www.education.ie. As the closing date for receipt of applications is 10 December next, it is not possible to provide the information sought by the Deputy. My Department expects to be in a position to notify successful applicants towards the end of February or early March 2014.

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