Around €70m has been announced in funding for school improvements.
The Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn says there are two parts to the allocation-with over €28mbeing made available as a once-off payment to primary schools as part of the Minor Works Grant scheme.
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The funding will be paid to primary schools in the coming weeks and will allow schools to carry out small repair works.
While another €40m is also being allocated under the Summer Works programme for next year, to allow schools undertake building works such as mechanical works, roof and window upgrades and structural improvements.