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Sherlock urges Cobh schools to look at Minor Works Grant
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€28 million sanctioned by Department
Minister Seán Sherlock has urged Cobh schools to apply to the Minor Works Grant when it open, after the Minister for Education confirmed the 2014 provision.
“My Ministerial colleague, Minister Jan O’Sullivan, has sanctioned €28 million in funding for primary school works, with a focus on improving the physical infrastructure of schools and investment in equipment and furniture,” said Minister Sherlock.
“The rates payable are €5,500 per school plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil. The grant is worth €6,425 for a 50 pupil school and more than €11,000 for a 300 pupil school. The grant can be an important injection for schools and it has been put to effective use in recent years.”
The works that can be undertaken under the Minor Works Grant include improvements to school buildings and grounds, improvement or replacement of mechanical and electrical services, the purchase of standard furniture and physical education equipment, and the purchase of IT related equipment. The grant issuing to all primary schools with full recognition allows schools to carry out minor works without needing to deal directly with the Department.
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