Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
297. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools in County Mayo that applied for the emergency works scheme in the past 12-months; and the status of each application, in tabular form. [46829/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy maybe 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.
The EWS operates on the basis of a minimal scope works to address the emergency situation. The EWS is intended to remedy an emergency situation and usually provides only an interim measure until a permanent solution can be delivered under the Summer Works Scheme (SWS) which deals with upgrade works to the school.
Please note that the EWS does not provide for upgrades, refurbishments or futureproofing.
23 schools in county Mayo have applied for EWS in the past 12 months:
|
Category |
Number |
|
Total Schools Applied |
23 |
|
Total Applications |
34 |
|
Approved for Funding |
14 |
|
Under Review (Department Technical Team) |
1 |
|
Awaiting Further Information from Schools |
3 |
|
Not Approved (Did Not Meet Criteria – Circular 0068/2020) |
16 |
