Mayo schools to share €1.1m in maintenance and improvements funding

Local Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed funding of €1.1 million for primary and special schools in Mayo.

A sum of €29m has been allocated by her party colleague and Minister for Education, Norma Foley, for schools nationwide for maintenance and small-scale improvements to school buildings and grounds.

Welcoming this announcement, Senator Chambers said: “Fianna Fáil in government understands that such grants are a vital resource in terms of supporting the operation of schools generally.

“This funding provides flexibility to address issues at local school level and may be used for the improvement or replacement of mechanical and electrical services, the purchase of standard furniture and physical education equipment, the purchase of floor coverings and window blinds, and the purchase of IT-related equipment.

“Early payment of these grants will provide schools with a good lead-in period to plan and undertake works that will support the operation of the school going into the 2023/24 school year.”