Schools are being given 62 million euro to fund the purchase of HEPA filters and improve ventilation.
Wicklow Schools will be given 1.85 million euro to fund the purchase of HEPA filters and improve ventilation a total of 62 million euro will be given to schools around the country.The Department of Education says the minor works grant can also be used for things like classroom furniture and IT equipment.Primary and special schools will get 45 million euro, while secondary schools will receive 17 million.
Minister for Education Norma Foley says schools must decide what works are necessary: