Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 492: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a summer works programme is planned for 2010; if so, when an announcement to that effect will be made; if all schools will be notified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35444/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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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. It is my intention to have a Summer Works Scheme in 2010. Details of the proposed Scheme will be announced later this year and schools, primary and post-primary, will have an opportunity to apply for funding for needed works.