Brendan Smith
Question:361. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the next round of the building blocks scheme will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9100/26]
View answerThursday, 5 February 2026
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The Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme is currently in operation. Successful applicants are in the process of finalising the legal formalities associated with the scheme, with some services already actively delivering their projects.
Following on from the success of the Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme, a further Building Blocks scheme will open for applications in 2026. This round of capital funding will focus on funding extensions to existing premises to allow for increased numbers of children to be offered places on a full-time basis. Community and private providers who are currently Core Funding partner services will be eligible to apply for this scheme.
I expect to announce details of the next Building Blocks scheme in the coming weeks.