1457. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of emergency work funding to fix a fire safety issue for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59224/26]

The school to which the Deputy refers submitted an application for funding under the Emergency Works Scheme (EWS) for fabric defect works.

The school's EWS application was refused on the basis that works being sought did not qualify for funding under the EWS as set out in Circular Letter 0068/2020.

The application in question is currently being reviewed by the Department of Education’s EWS team under the appeals process.

Once this review process is complete the EWS team will engage further with the school as appropriate.

The EWS team is aware of the urgent nature of the works required and will keep the school informed throughout the process.