My question is perhaps for the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, as it relates to the summer works scheme. Several schools have benefitted in my constituency of Sligo-Leitrim, which includes south Donegal, but I am keen to know the opening date for the new summer works scheme.

We announced the summer scheme, something I committed to doing before Christmas.

I also committed to doing minor works before Christmas to give schools a better lead-in time. We announced €307 million for both primary and secondary schools. I want to give a better lead-in time so we are planning for the summer 2020 works. Applications for both internal and external categories, which cover categories 7 to 10, inclusive, will be open for schools to apply for early in the new year.