Minister of State, Mr. Tony Killeen today (Thursday, 07 May 2009) welcomed the announcement that 39 Clare schools are to benefit from the 2009 Summer Works Scheme.

The Scheme, which returns this year after a 12-month deferral period, covers school projects such as electrical and mechanical works, roof replacements and repairs, window replacement, toilet upgrades, structural improvements and access works.   The Summer Works Scheme had been deferred for a year to allow the Department’s Planning and Building Unit to focus on larger-scale building projects.

Welcoming the fund, Minister of State Killeen said, ‘I am delighted to announce that the Summer Works Scheme returns this year benefiting 29 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 Deputy pointed out that the Government remained committed to delivering improvements in the quality of existing primary and post-primary school accommodation throughout Clare.

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 EUR610 million on the school building programme this year, the highest spend on school buildings in the history of the State.’

‘The Planning and Building Unit will shortly contact all 39 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 Science will invite applications for the 2010 Summer Works Scheme’, concluded Minister Killeen.

Primary Schools List:
Realt Na Mara Kilkee, Scoil Naisiunta Colm Cille Ennistymon, Mercy Convent Killaloe, Ruan NS, Miltown Malbay B NS, Scoil Mhuire Corofin NS, Kilmaley NS, St. Mary’s NS Lahinch, Flagmount NS, Kilnamona NS, Mullagh NS (External Environment); Rineen N S Miltown Malbay, Tullycrine NS, Inagh NS, Tubber NS, Mullagh NS, St. Marys NS Lahinch, SN Na Maighdine Muire Broadford, Furglan NS, Ballybrohan NS Ogonnelloe (Windows); Quilty NS, Ballycar NS Newmarket-On-Fergus, Rineen N S Miltown Malbay, Sixmilebridge NS, Kilnaboy NS (Toilets); Clondrinagh NS, Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire Newmarket-On-Fergus (Access For All); S N Droiman Dudhaire Caher, Clondrinagh NS, Cree NS (Roofs); Flagmount NS,  Tubber NS, Cahermurphy NS Kilmihil (Electrical); and Quilty NS, Mercy Convent Killaloe (Mechanical).

Post-Primary Schools List:
St Anne’s Community College Killaloe (Structural Improvements); Ennis Community College; Mary Immaculate Secondary School Lisdoonvarna, Coláiste Mhuire Ennis, St Joseph’s Community College Kilkee (Mechanical); Scoil Mhuire Ennistymon (Access For All); Mary Immaculate Secondary School Lisdoonvarna, St. Joseph’s Secondary School Tulla, St Flannan’s College Ennis, Ennistymon Vocational School (Windows); and Mary Immaculate Secondary School Lisdoonvarna, Scariff Community College (External Environment).

-ENDS-

Notes to Editor:
- Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, is available for interview and further comment on 0035387-2525304. Alternatively please contact Mark Dunphy of Dunphy Public Relations on 00353868534900 or media@dunphypr.com
- High-resolution images of Minister Killeen are available on request.

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