Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school building projects in each of the past five years wherein a percent for arts scheme application was received, together with the details of the schemes approved or refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11608/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Grants in the Education Sector for the Per Cent for Art Scheme are available for major school projects only. Eligible major school projects are not refused the grant. Works carried out under the Devolved Minor Grant Scheme or Summer Works Scheme are not eligible for grant aid under the scheme. The limits under the scheme are set to a maximum of 1% of the overall VAT exclusive construction cost which in turn is subject to various limits. The amount of funding available for eligible construction projects is set as follows: Projects costing up to €2,550,000 - 1% of net construction cost up to a maximum limit of €25,500; Projects costing between €2,550,000 and €6,300,000 - 1% of net construction cost up to a maximum limit of €38,000; Projects costing between €6,300,000 and €12,700,000 – 1% of net construction cost up to a maximum limit of €51,000 and Projects costing in excess of €12,700,000 – 1% of net construction cost up to a maximum limit of €64,000.

The table gives details of the schools that received the grant and the amounts issued in each of the past five years.