Only 13 schools apply for funding to tackle poor ventilation 

While schools have been provided with portable carbon dioxide (C02) monitors, the Department of Education’s position is that these devices are intended to give a 'general indication' when rooms may not be adequately ventilated. Picture: Larry Cummins

Just 13 schools have applied for funding this year under the emergency works scheme to help them address poor ventilation, new figures show.

While schools have been provided with portable carbon dioxide (C02) monitors, the Department of Education’s position is that these devices are intended to give a "general indication" when rooms may not be adequately ventilated.