Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a scheme (details supplied) will be reintroduced in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52452/18]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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The Summer Works Scheme (SWS) is designed to allow schools, on a devolved funding basis, to carry out necessary improvement and refurbishment works that will upgrade existing school facilities.  Under SWS 2016-2017 almost €80 million has been approved to date, in respect of over 640 school projects in categories 1 - 6.  The applications in categories 7-10 remain available for consideration for funding.

The launch of Project Ireland 2040 included an announcement of a major package of investment in education for the next decade with the school building budget increasing by 70%. 

This investment will provide for the continued increase in demographics while also allowing for a greater focus on refurbishment and upgrading of existing school stock.