Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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406. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the budget for the summer works programme for schools in 2023; the portion of this funding that will be dedicated to energy efficiency upgrades; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57866/22]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The Summer Works Scheme plays an important role in the maintenance and upgrade of the condition of our schools. It provides important opportunities for enhancing the energy efficiency of schools through upgrade works to roofs, windows, heating systems etc.

As part of its planning for 2023 and beyond, my Department's officials are working on the arrangements for the next phases of the summer works programme and also the programme for the provision of Photovoltaic Panels in schools with up to 6KW output as was announced recently as part of Budget 2023.

This planning work is ongoing in my Department and announcements will be made in due course.