Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 258: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary and post primary schools in Cork city and county which will benefit from the summer works scheme in 2010; and the approximate value of work which will be carried out at these schools. [28550/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, I announced details of the successful applicants under this year's Summer Works Scheme on 19th April 2010. Full details are available on my Department's website.

This scheme covers projects in school buildings such as gas, electrical and mechanical works, roof replacements and repairs, window replacement, toilet upgrades, structural improvements and access works.

Applications from 120 Primary Schools and 49 Post Primary schools with a combined value in excess of €13 million were approved under the scheme for Cork City and County.

The Deputy will also be aware that schools will now tender for the works which given the current market situation may result in a reduction in the final cost of these projects.