4727,415 Invested In Louth Primary Schools Through Minor Works Grant

　

73 primary schools in Louth will benefit from the Minor Works Grant scheme.

I am delighted that a total of €727,415 is being invested in schools in the county under the scheme. 

Primary schools received payments prior to Christmas with rates payable of €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.
 
There are 73 schools in Louth that have benefitted by the €727,415 investment. This necessary funding will enable schools to pay for basic running costs and the maintenance of grounds, buildings and equipment. Principals can utilise the investment to improve or replace mechanical and electrical services, to purchase standard furniture and physical education equipment, and to purchase IT related equipment.

I am delighted that 73 schools in Louth have benefitted from the Minor Works Grant. I regularly meet with parents, teachers and principals and this funding will be put to very good use by primary schools in our county. Minister O’Sullivan has indicated her hope to use savings in her Department’s spending to also fund a minor works grant next year.

　

I look forward to additional funding and investment from the Department of Education and continuing my work with Minister O'Sullivan to provide each child in Louth with a dual quality educational experience, in terms of the standard of teaching and the educational environment that is provided to students.