Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 July 2024
105. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education if she received applications in the past two years from a school (details supplied) for repair works, including an external environmental projects application; the reason for delay in approving the applications; if she will support the applications; and if she will write to the school to clarify when funding will be approved for the project. [30427/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school to which the deputy refers has submitted 2 applications for funding under the Emergency Works Scheme (EWS). The first application, funding for outdoor play areas, has been approved and there has been further engagement between the EWS team and the school over the tender documentation with a view to finalising the appropriate scope of works to be progressed.In respect of the second application, funding for roof repairs, a revised scope of works and associated itemised cost breakdown (ICB) were requested. These documents have since been received and are under review by the technical area, the EWS team is aware of the urgent nature of these works and will endeavour to finalise consideration of this application shortly and will keep the school informed throughout the process.
