Galway schools to benefit from funding announcement
Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway schools are set to benefit from a funding boost for upgrade works.Education Minister Ruairí Quinn has announced almost 70 million euro for minor works and summer schemes.
Over 28 million euro is being made available as a once-off payment to primary schools as part of the Minor Works Grant scheme.A further 40 million euro will be allocated under the Summer Works Scheme 2014, which is being re-introduced.The deadline for applications from schools in December 10th.
Minister of State at the Department of Education, Galway East T.D Ciaran Cannon, is urging Galway schools to apply for the funds straight away.