€80m. climate action investment delivers funding for 12 Mayo schools
Twelve Mayo schools have today been approved for funding for essential building improvement and energy efficiency projects, under the 2027 Climate Action Summer Works Scheme, stated Minister of State and Deputy for Mayo Alan Dillon.
The announcement by Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, of an €80 million investment under the 2027 Climate Action Summer Works Scheme, will support a total of 229 schools across the country in upgrading their facilities, improving energy performance and creating better learning environments for students and staff, while also helping to reduce emissions and operational costs.
The successful Mayo schools and approved projects are:
St. Anthony's Special School, Castlebar | Climate Action & Toilet Facilities
Crossmolina N.S. | Climate Action & Windows Projects
St. Mary's National School, Partry | Climate Action & Windows Projects
St. Muredach's College, Ballina | Climate Action & Windows Projects
Quignamanger N.S., Ballina | Climate Action & Mechanical Works
S.N. Naomh Pádraig Sáile | Climate Action & Roof Works
Cooneal N.S. | Climate Action & Toilet Facilities
SN Croí Muire, Belmullet | Climate Action & Windows Projects
Scoil Mhuire agus Pádraig | Climate Action & Roof Works
Rice College, Westport | Climate Action & Windows Projects
St. Brendan's College, Belmullet | Climate Action & Roof Works
St. Joseph's Community College, Charlestown | Climate Action & Electrical Works
Welcoming the announcement, Minister Dillon said: "I am delighted to see 12 Mayo schools benefit from this substantial government investment.
"These projects will deliver practical improvements that will make a real difference for school communities, including replacing windows, upgrading roofs, installing LED Lighting, improving heating and electrical systems, and enhancing facilities for students and staff.
"This funding will help create warmer, more comfortable and more sustainable learning environments while supporting our national climate action objectives.
"I congratulate all of the successful schools, their principals, boards of management and wider school communities on securing this important investment.
"It is important to note that schools whose applications were not approved in an initial tranche remain eligible for consideration in future rounds, providing greater certainty and supporting long-term planning for climate action and energy efficiency projects."
The Climate Action Summer Works Scheme supports a wide range of projects including energy efficiency upgrades, insulation improvements, window and door replacements, heating system modernisation and other measures designed to reduce schools' carbon footprint while improving their buildings for future generations.