Schools in County Roscommon to receive €1.15m in minor works and ICT funding

Schools in County Roscommon are set to receive a total of €600,000 in funding for minor building works and €558,000 towards ICT and digital equipment and infrastructure.

“Schools are at the heart of our communities right across Roscommon and this investment of €600,000 for primary and special education schools for minor works, and €558,000 for ICT equipment will ensure that Roscommon schools, and their students, continue to be supported,” Senator Gareth Scahill said this week.

“I have had the opportunity to visit a number of schools across Roscommon in recent months and have seen firsthand the individual needs of schools, be it maintaining school buildings, promoting health and safety but also providing a welcoming learning environment for all.

“Every school in County Roscommon is different, with different needs, which is why it’s important that schools can decide how to best use their minor works funding to address their own needs on the ground.

“ICT funding of €558,000 will ensure that special, primary and post-primary schools can instil their students with the skills they need to reach their full potential in our rapidly changing society. Technology presents a real opportunity in our schools, and this funding will ensure that schools can embed ICT into their teaching, learning and assessments. Through my position on both the Education and Youth Committee and the Artificial Intelligence Committee I will continue to advocate for additional IT funding for our schools,” said Senator Scahill.

Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee, said the funding for Roscommon was “part of an overall investment of €65m in schools right across the country. This funding will help schools with maintenance and improvements to keep their buildings safe and welcoming places for students, but will also help to ensure that students are learning the digital skills they need to thrive in today’s world.”