Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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977. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will approve funding under the minor works grants scheme for the necessary structural improvements to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry, as the current condition of the roof and slates is highly hazardous for pupils and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37990/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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I indicated on 13 October 2015 that a Minor Works Grant for 2015/2016 will be paid to primary schools in November 2015.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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978. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if financial assistance will be provided towards the resurfacing of a playground in a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, the surface of which has been steadily deteriorating and is progressively becoming a health and safety issue for the pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37992/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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I recently announced that the minor works grant will issue to primary schools later this year. The school may use its minor works grant to resurface its playground if it considers this a priority.

I also announced that there will be a summer works scheme in 2016. It will, alternatively, be open to the school to apply for funding for the works under this scheme.