Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The School to which the Deputy refers initially submitted an application for funding under the Emergency Works Scheme (EWS) for the replacement of windows and doors, and the construction of walls for same, the provision of fire-rated internal doors, partitions & glass, and the replacement of an exposed oil line underground. This application was refused as it was applying for a number of different works under one category.

The School subsequently submitted a new application for the provision of fire rated internal doors and glazing to meet current legislative requirements. This was approved by the EWS team in November 2023 but no drawdown request from the school has been received yet.

At the same time the school submitted a separate Emergency Works Application (No. 3373) for the provision of external windows & doors with demand control ventilation, and the replacement of the exposed oil pipe with PVC coated copper line to be placed underground. This was refused as the EWS operates on the basis of a minimal scope of works and the school was advised that the proposed scope of works should be scaled back and a revised Itemised Cost Breakdown should be submitted.

Finally the school submitted another (EWS) application which was refused as it was a duplicate of application 3373. This may have caused confusion regarding the status of EWS application 3373, which is still live and my Department is currently awaiting receipt of a revised scope of works and ICB. My Department's EWS team will engage with the school in respect of this issue to clarify the position.

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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267. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application under the emergency works scheme at a school (details supplied) will be expedited and approved. [9998/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The school to which the Deputy refers submitted an application for funding under the Emergency Works Scheme (EWS) for funding for the demolition of the existing front boundary wall and the provision of a new boundary wall. These defects do not fall under the remit of the EWS and are more appropriate to the Summer Works Scheme (SWS). The EWS will however, fund repair works to address any Health and Safety issues related to the existing boundary wall. The school has been advised that the EWS application can be revised to reflect repairs to the existing boundary wall in the interim.