Tánaiste announces €122m scheme to get building improvements underway in 1,490 schools this summer, generating work for over 4,400 people [education.ie]
- Published: 19 April 2010
"Summer Works Scheme funding of €122m will see major improvements in primary and post primary schools across the country" - Coughlan
1,490 primary and post primary schools across the country will benefit from small and medium scale building works this summer under a €122 million investment announced today (Monday, 19 April 2010) by the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Ms. Mary Coughlan, T.D.
The Summer Works Scheme covers projects in school buildings such as gas, electrical and mechanical works, roof replacements and repairs, window replacement, toilet upgrades, structural improvements and access works.
The Tánaiste said that this record level of investment through the Summer Works Scheme had the potential to generate work for over 4,400 trades people across the country during the summer period.
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