Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the value of the summer works programme for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and the expected figure for 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31649/07]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 253: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that received funding for summer works programmes in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and to date in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31650/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 253 together.

The Summer Works Scheme (SWS) was introduced in 2004 to provide capital grants for smaller-scale improvements works for both primary and post primary schools. Since then, thousands of projects have been completed in schools — such as gas, electrical and mechanical works, roof replacements and repairs, windows replacement, toilet upgrades, structural improvements and access works. Details in relation to the number of schools that have benefited from the scheme and the level of investment follow.