Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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620. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the use of outside facilities (details supplied) by schools under current Covid-19 restrictions; and if guidance has been offered to schools in this regard. [22186/21]

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 in meeting the needs of their school operating in a Covid environment, which may include the use of external sports facilities.