Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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906. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding streams available to primary schools to build outdoor classrooms in view of social distancing guidelines; and the criteria for eligibility of such streams. [15244/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware my Department provided a total of €160m Minor Works Grant funding to Primary and Post-Primary Schools during 2020. (€90m at Primary level and €70m at Post Primary level)

School management authorities have flexibility in terms of how this Minor Works Grant funding is best utilised, meeting the needs for schools operating in a Covid environment which may include creation of outdoor learning spaces.