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€2.3 million in minor works funding for Kerry schools
Funding of €2.3 million in minor works grants for primary, special and post-primary schools in Kerry has been announced today (Monday).
Minor works grants totalling €62 million nationally will be issued to primary schools and special schools, including a one-off COVID-19 minor works grant of €17 million for post-primary schools.
“I am delighted to confirm this significant increase in funding for schools in Kerry," Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley said.
"This announcement will enable schools to address both their minor works requirements and also to address small-scale ventilation improvements as a short-term mitigation measure, should they require to do so. Given that each school setting is different, individual schools are best-placed to decide how best to use this funding to address their particular needs.”
The works that can be undertaken under the minor works scheme include maintenance and small-scale improvements to school buildings and its grounds.
It also creates provision for improvement or replacement of mechanical and electrical services, the purchase of standard furniture and physical education equipment, the purchase of floor coverings and window blinds along with IT-related equipment.
Arrangements are now being made for the payment of these grants to schools.
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