Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 109: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding applications for summer works scheme in respect of schools (details supplied) in County Kerry. [6352/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I can confirm that the schools referred to by the Deputy submitted applications to my Department for funding under the 2011 Summer Works Scheme. Unfortunately, due to the scale of demand for funding under the scheme, it was not possible to grant aid all applications. As outlined in the Circular governing the operation of the scheme, applications for works in the higher categories were prioritised.

The applications from the first three schools referred to by the Deputy were successful and were included in the list of 453 successful schools that was announced on 30 March 2011. Unfortunately, due to the scale of demand for funding under the scheme, it was not possible to include the second two schools referred to by the Deputy in this list. Letters confirming the outcome of their applications will be received by the school authorities in question shortly. For the Deputy's convenience a table summarising the outcome of these applications follows.

Successful Applications

Anablaha National School, Kilcummin, Killarney, Co. Kerry – role number 11363A – Mechanical

Holy Cross Mercy Primary School, New Road, Killarney, Co.Kerry - upgrade - role number 19487M – Electrical

Muire Na Mainistreach, New Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry – upgrade - role number 18049G – Electrical

Unsuccessful Applications

Scoil Reailt Na Meara, Cromane, Killorglin. Role number 12820H – Replacement Windows

Lisivigeen National School, Lisivigeen, Killarney, Co. Kerry – Role number 08791E – Roof works