The investment is the final instalment of the current Summer Works Scheme and brings total investment in small and medium scale works in primary and post-primary schools funded by the scheme to more than €100 million.

The Summer Works Scheme prioritised applications into 10 categories. In 2014 more than €72 million was approved for projects such as roof repair, improving toilet facilities and M & E works. The €36 million announced today will complete the programme as the remaining categories of works that schools identified are carried out.

According to Minister O’Sullivan: “This is positive news for schools. It will also provide an important capital injection to the construction sector and boost job creation. In 2015, my Department will invest more than €450 million in school infrastructure. It’s an important investment that needs to continue as our economy recovers.”