Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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243. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 6 December 2018, the reason an application by a school (details supplied) was not approved; the further detailed analysis required in the case; if the matter will be expedited prior to the estimated timeframe of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4357/19]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, 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 the 2016-2017, almost €117 million has been approved to date under the Summer Works Scheme, in respect of over 940 school projects in categories 1 - 9. Details of the successful school applicants are published on my Department's website www.education.ie.

The remaining 347 applications under Category 10 (External Works e.g. upgrade and resurfacing of yards and car parking etc.) have an estimated costing of over €30m. Given the scale of costs involved, more detailed analysis of these applications is required to determine the pathway forward. It is intended to undertake this analysis in 2019 with a view to enabling approved applications proceed in 2020.