Minister Tony Killeen, T.D., has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Education and Skills that 49 Clare schools are to benefit from the 2010 Summer Works Scheme.
The annual scheme covers projects such as electrical and mechanical works, roof replacements and repairs, window replacement, toilet upgrades, structural improvements and access works.
Welcoming the fund Minister Killeen said: “I am delighted to see that this year’s Summer Works Scheme will benefit 39 primary schools and 10 post-primary schools across County Clare. The investment will also create much-needed jobs in the local construction sector. I now urge schools to ensure that they get best value for money on prices for jobs in the more competitive construction market.”
The Clare Fianna Fail Deputy said the Government remained committed to delivering improvements in the quality of existing primary and post-primary school accommodation throughout Clare despite the current fiscal constraint.
He continued: “The capacity of schools to take responsibility for delivering small and medium-scale projects is a key component of the Summer Works Scheme and I am delighted that so many schools have benefited this year. Nationally the Government will invest EUR122 million on the school building programme during 2010”.
“The Planning and Building Unit of the Department will shortly contact all 49 Clare schools approved for grant aid under this year's Summer Works Scheme with further details and instructions on how to proceed. Later this year, the Department of Education and Skills will invite applications for the 2011 Summer Works Scheme”, concluded Minister Killeen.
Primary Schools List:
Cratloe N.S., Mullagh N.S., Quin N.S., Flagmount N.S. (Mechanical); Holy Family Snr. N.S. Ennis, Kilnaboy N.S., Liscannor N.S., Kilmurry N.S, Sn Iosef Naofa An Mhaigh and S N Cathair Aodha Lissycasey (Toilets); St. Fachnan and St Attractas N.S. Kilfenora, Killaloe Boys N.S., Annagh N.S. Miltown Malbay, Barefield N.S., O’Briensbridge N.S., Ballycar N.S., Parteen N.S., Ennis Convent and Lissycasey N.S. (Windows); New Quay N.S., Clohanes N.S., Inch N.S., Tullabrack N.S, Knockanean N.S., Moyasta N.S., Shannon Airport No 2 N.S. and St Mochullas N.S. (External Environment); Rockmount N.S., Tubber N.S., Kilmaley N.S., Ballyvaughan N.S. and Lisdoonvarna N.S. (Roofs); Clohanbeg N.S. Cree and Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire Newmarket-On-Fergus (Electrical); Cooraclare B N.S. and Fanore N.S. (Access For All); and Corofin N.S., Cahermurphy N.S. Kilmihil and SN Colm Cille Ennistymon (Structural Improvements).
Post-Primary Schools List:
St Anne’s Community College Killaloe and Shannon Comprehensive School (Windows);
Kilrush Community School, Scariff Community College, Scoil Mhuire Ennistymon and Mary Immaculate Secondary School Lisdoonvarna (Roofs); St. Joseph's Secondary School Tulla (Mechanical); Ennis Community College Ennis (Access For All); Ennistymon Vocational School (Electrical); and St Joseph's Community College Kilkee (Toilets).
The annual scheme covers projects such as electrical and mechanical works, roof replacements and repairs, window replacement, toilet upgrades, structural improvements and access works.
Welcoming the fund Minister Killeen said: “I am delighted to see that this year’s Summer Works Scheme will benefit 39 primary schools and 10 post-primary schools across County Clare. The investment will also create much-needed jobs in the local construction sector. I now urge schools to ensure that they get best value for money on prices for jobs in the more competitive construction market.”
The Clare Fianna Fail Deputy said the Government remained committed to delivering improvements in the quality of existing primary and post-primary school accommodation throughout Clare despite the current fiscal constraint.
He continued: “The capacity of schools to take responsibility for delivering small and medium-scale projects is a key component of the Summer Works Scheme and I am delighted that so many schools have benefited this year. Nationally the Government will invest EUR122 million on the school building programme during 2010”.
“The Planning and Building Unit of the Department will shortly contact all 49 Clare schools approved for grant aid under this year's Summer Works Scheme with further details and instructions on how to proceed. Later this year, the Department of Education and Skills will invite applications for the 2011 Summer Works Scheme”, concluded Minister Killeen.
Primary Schools List:
Cratloe N.S., Mullagh N.S., Quin N.S., Flagmount N.S. (Mechanical); Holy Family Snr. N.S. Ennis, Kilnaboy N.S., Liscannor N.S., Kilmurry N.S, Sn Iosef Naofa An Mhaigh and S N Cathair Aodha Lissycasey (Toilets); St. Fachnan and St Attractas N.S. Kilfenora, Killaloe Boys N.S., Annagh N.S. Miltown Malbay, Barefield N.S., O’Briensbridge N.S., Ballycar N.S., Parteen N.S., Ennis Convent and Lissycasey N.S. (Windows); New Quay N.S., Clohanes N.S., Inch N.S., Tullabrack N.S, Knockanean N.S., Moyasta N.S., Shannon Airport No 2 N.S. and St Mochullas N.S. (External Environment); Rockmount N.S., Tubber N.S., Kilmaley N.S., Ballyvaughan N.S. and Lisdoonvarna N.S. (Roofs); Clohanbeg N.S. Cree and Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire Newmarket-On-Fergus (Electrical); Cooraclare B N.S. and Fanore N.S. (Access For All); and Corofin N.S., Cahermurphy N.S. Kilmihil and SN Colm Cille Ennistymon (Structural Improvements).
Post-Primary Schools List:
St Anne’s Community College Killaloe and Shannon Comprehensive School (Windows);
Kilrush Community School, Scariff Community College, Scoil Mhuire Ennistymon and Mary Immaculate Secondary School Lisdoonvarna (Roofs); St. Joseph's Secondary School Tulla (Mechanical); Ennis Community College Ennis (Access For All); Ennistymon Vocational School (Electrical); and St Joseph's Community College Kilkee (Toilets).
