Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party)
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130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the summer works scheme 2023; when she expects the announcement of approved works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5224/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, the Summer Works Scheme is the funding mechanism for dealing with more significant improvement works that are usually carried out during school holiday periods to minimise disruption to the operation of schools.

As part of it’s planning for 2023 and beyond, my Department's officials are working on the arrangements for the next phases of the summer works programme.  It is envisaged at this stage that, a new Multi-Annual Summer Works Scheme with a focus on climate action and energy conservation will be opened for new applications later in 2023 for delivery of projects on a phased basis from 2024 onwards. Schools will be notified of the details of the Summer Works Scheme in due course.

My Department is also working on the arrangements for the rollout of the multi-annual programme for the provision of solar panels in schools.