Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will take into account recent concerns that have been raised in relation to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; if this will be considered in the context of its application to the summer works scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11777/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is in receipt of a Category 6 (Roof Works) application under the Summer Works Scheme (2016-2017) from the school to which he refers.

Nearly 50% of schools have applied for inclusion under the scheme which reflects a very high demand. Details of successful school applicants in respect of Categories 1 and 2 were announced in April last and are published on my Department’s website www.education.ie. Assessment of valid projects in further categories is now being undertaken by my Department, subject to the overall availability of funding, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the scheme as outlined in Circular Letter (0055/2015), which may be accessed on my Department's website. The application from the school in question is available to be considered in this context.