Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is dedicated funding for schools that would like to enhance safety measures at their facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35311/16]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that it is open to schools to apply to my Department for funding for improvement works to school buildings and grounds under the Summer Works Scheme. It is a matter for the individual school authority to prioritise the project for which funding is being sought. Works such as those referred to by the Deputy may qualify to be considered for funding under this scheme. 

In addition, primary schools may utilise their Minor Works Grant to address improvement works to their buildings and site areas. Schools prioritise the works they wish to undertake within the terms of the scheme.