Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 December 2025
217. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the EWS application for a school (details supplied); to provide a timeline on the assessment of the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67393/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware, the purpose of the Emergency Works Scheme (EWS) is to provide funding specifically for unforeseen emergencies, or to provide funding to facilitate inclusion and access for pupils with special needs. It does so by ensuring the availability of funding for urgent works to those schools that are in need of resources as a result of an emergency situation.
An emergency is deemed to be a situation which poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment, which is sudden, unforeseen and requires immediate action, and in the case of a school, if not corrected would prevent the school or part thereof from opening.
Pertaining to the school in question, an application was submitted for funding under the Emergency Works Scheme (EWS) for mechanical and electrical works on 7 October 2025. This application was approved for funding and the project is currently with the school to progress further.
