Major €90m Climate Action summer works scheme to benefit Fingal schools

Minister Darragh O’Brien has announced a €90 million investment package for the 2026 Climate Action Summer Works Scheme.

The funding will support a range of schools across Fingal and forms part of a national approval of 297 projects.

A central feature of the national package is a €30 million allocation for the refurbishment and improvement of science laboratories in post primary schools. This investment will assist the introduction of the new Leaving Certificate curriculum and strengthen science education nationwide.

Minister O’Brien described the announcement as a significant boost for schools in Fingal and said it will allow schools to upgrade essential facilities while contributing to Ireland’s climate goals.

Schools across Fingal and the wider county have received approval for works that include climate action measures, electrical and mechanical upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, building repairs, and supports for curricular needs.

Approved projects for schools in Fingal include:

• St. Finians Community College, Swords for climate actions and science labs.
• Fingal Community College, Swords for climate actions and science labs.
• Scoil Phadraic Cailini National School, Donabate for climate action.
• S.N Cholmille Swords for fabric defects.

Speaking after the announcement Minister O’Brien said:

“The funding secured for local schools will help modernise buildings and improve how they use energy while also providing students with updated science laboratories.

“These improvements will support the new Senior Cycle programmes and give young people the resources they need to succeed in a modern skills driven education system

“I am especially pleased that the scheme places such a strong emphasis on climate action. Many of our schools can now carry out important sustainability projects including better insulation, LED lighting, the installation of electric vehicle chargers and the development of active travel facilities.

“These steps will lower energy costs and help meet national climate commitments.”