Published on Friday2ndMay2014
Quinn announces 386 schools will receive €35 million for vital school improvements
Minister Quinn speaks with Karl Nguyen (10), 4th class in St Joseph's National School
Education Minister Ruairi Quinn today announced that a further 386 schools across every county in Ireland will be able to undertake school improvements this summer.
More than 101,000 pupils will benefit from the second round of the Summer Works Scheme which aims to upgrade toilets and roofs in primary and secondary schools nationwide.
Almost €35 million is being provided by the Department of Education and Skills under the second round of funding for the Summer Works Scheme (SWS) 2014.
Speaking at Rathgar National School in Dublin today, one of the schools who will be receiving funding to upgrade their toilet facilities, Minister Quinn said,
We want to ensure that all of our children are safe, warm and secure in their schools.Despite the difficult economic environment, we are continuing to prioritise investment in school buildings which will enhance the learning and working environment for pupils and teachers.
It is estimated that 4,200 direct and 840 indirect construction jobs will be supported as a result of the SWS scheme.
Read the full press release here.