Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 154: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the schools in County Clare that have been awarded funding under the summer works scheme for 2010; the level of funding and nature of works that have been awarded to schools in County Clare under the 2010 scheme; the number of applications that were received from County Clare and the number which were subsequently approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37386/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I am pleased to inform the Deputy that details of the successful applicants under the 2010 Summer Works Scheme were announced on 19 April, 2010 and published on my Department's website, www.education.ie. A list of successful applicants from Clare is set out below for the Deputy's convenience.

There was a total of 65 applications received for the Summer Works scheme from schools in Clare. Out of the 65 applications, 53 schools, 42 at primary level and 11 at post primary level, were successful in their applications for funding for works to be carried out. The Planning and Building Unit of my Department has contacted all schools approved for grant aid with details and instructions on how to proceed.

There are 10 categories in total under the Summer Works scheme. The following list outlines the works applicable to each category:-Category 1: Gas Works Category 2: Electrical Works Category 3: Mechanical works Category 4: Projects to facilitate inclusion and access for special needs pupils Category 5: Toilet facilities Category 6: Roof works Category 7: Window projects Category 8: Curricular requirement projects Category 9: Other structural improvements Category 10: External environment projects The Deputy will understand that the Department does not publish information on the value of the grant aid awarded to schools as to do so could prejudice the tendering process.