More than 300 school buildings projects were under construction at the start of the year and most of them will be completed this year or in early 2024. This includes more than 40 new school buildings. In addition, approximately €116 million was invested in more than 1,000 small-scale repair and improvement projects throughout the country under the summer works scheme and the emergency works scheme so there has been significant investment in construction. The Minister has been in advanced discussions with the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and I believe that will be resolved very quickly.

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