10 Louth schools to benefit from first round of summer works funding

I warmly welcome the  announcement today that 8 primary and 2 post-primary schools in Louth have been approved for funding under the 2014 Summer Works Scheme.  The total funding allocation for the first round of the Summer Works Scheme totals almost €36m and will deliver approximately 2,500 local jobs across the country this summer.
 A total of 3,112 children in Co Louth will benefit from the improvements that include gas, electrical and mechanical works.
'This year alone the government will be investing nearly €470m in our school building infrastructure and we remain committed to providing an improved educational environment for students and educators across the country.  A total of 386 schools have been approved in this first round of funding.
'This announcement will not only greatly benefit the school atmosphere and infrastructure but will also have a positive effect for those involved in the local construction industry.
'I am delighted that 10 Louth schools have been approved in this first round and will continue to work with Minister Quinn on educational issues effecting our area.  I look forward to the the positive local effect this announcement will have for our communities over the coming months.'
The second round of funding for the Summer Works Scheme will be announced over the coming weeks.