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Over €5,500 for primary schools
27.11.09
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EVERY primary school in
Inishowen will this week receive grants starting at
€5,500 to carry out small-scale structural and
mechanical works. The funding is being allocated
under the Minor Works Grants scheme for 2009/2010.
Senator Cecilia Keaveney welcomed the monies saying
they would boost school budgets this winter.
"More than 3,200 primary schools across the country
are to get grant payments amounting to €28 million
over the coming days to carry out small-scale
structural and mechanical works," said Senator
Keaveney. |
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"There will be €5,500
per school plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74
per special needs pupil. So, for example, a 50-pupil
school will get €6,425 and a 300-pupil school will
receive over €11,000." The annual grant allows work
to be carried out on the physical infrastructure of
the school or its grounds, whether mechanical or
electrical. It can also be spent on items such as
furniture or educational equipment without the need
for schools to deal directly with the Department of
Education. |
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"This is a continuing
investment by Government to modernise our school
accommodation in a way that enhances the learning
and working environment for pupils and teachers. I
know Donegal schools will, as always, get good value
out of the monies that are to be made ready for them
to spend in the incoming days," added Senator
Keaveney. |
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