Almost 20% of schools refused repairs grant

ALMOST 1,500 schools have been approved to have crucial repairs carried out during the summer holidays, it has been announced.

But another 380 schools have been left out in the cold after being turned down for funds for the essential upkeep of classes and buildings.

Education Minister Mary Coughlan announced details of €122 million earmarked for the Summer Works Scheme (SWS) yesterday while visiting her home county of Donegal.