10 Waterford schools’ projects receive funding under Climate Action Summer Works Scheme

Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, John CumminsTD has welcomed news that 10 Waterford schools’ projects are to receive funding under the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme.

Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD, today announced an €80 million investment under the 2027 Climate Action Summer Works Scheme, with approval granted for 229 projects across the country.

The Climate Action Summer Works Scheme is a key element of the Department’s programme of investment in the school estate. It supports schools in addressing building condition needs while delivering climate action measures that improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower operational costs.  

The projects approved under this tranche were assessed and prioritised by the Department based on the individual needs of schools and the urgency of the works required. A particular focus this year was supporting projects in special schools.

This announcement represents the second tranche of approvals under the multi-annual Climate Action Summer Works Scheme arising from applications submitted in 2025.  

The ten successful Waterford projects are:

• Climate action and roof works – Glenbeg National School, Dungarvan.

• Climate action and roof works - St. Mary’s National NationalSchool, Grange.

• Climate action and roof works – St. Saviours National School, Waterford.

• Climate action and mechanical works – Modeligo National School, Modeligo.

• Climate action and mechanical works – St. Paul’s Community College, Waterford.

• Climate action and mechanical works – Meanscoil San Nioclas, An Rinn.

• Climate action and toilet facilities – Mount Sion CBS National School, Waterford.

• Climate action and toilet facilities – CBS Dungarvan, Dungarvan.

• Climate action and windows projects – Presentation Secondary School, Waterford.

• Climate action and windows projects – Realt Na Mara National School, Dunmore East.

Welcoming the announcement, Minister Cummins said: “This is great news for the ten successful schools in County Waterford. This investment will support them to improve the quality, sustainability and energy efficiency of their buildings, creating better learning and working environments for students and staff. Not only does this funding help to address important building needs, but it will also contribute to wider climate objectives by improving energy performance and reducing operating costs over time.”

The next tranche of approvals from the current pool of applications is expected to be announced in late 2027.