Mayo National School in Crettyard is to receive funding under the Emergency Works Scheme 2021.
The money, issued by the Department of Education,is to repair Fabric Defects to the school building.
The works can now proceed as a result of this announcement once tenders are received and a builder is approved.
Laois TD Sean Fleming T.D said he looks forward to the school putting arrangements in place to ensure these repairs are carried out as soon as possible.
He said: “There is no figure on the grant allocation as the works have yet to be priced.
“I compliment the Board of Management, Principal, the school community and all involved in this very busy school for their ongoing work on behalf of their pupils.”
Meanwhile, the Government has also allocated €24,887 of a Capital grant for Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.
The funding is provided under the Cultural Capital Scheme 2019-2022 which offers grants for the artistic and cultural institutions around the country.
The Cultural Capital Scheme 2019-2022 aims to enhance the existing stock of arts and culture centres throughout the country.
Deputy Fleming said: “Dunamaise Arts Centre provides a great centre for arts in the Laois area.
“It provides a busy season of varied projects for children, adults designers, and arts people with energising dance, award winning cinema, theatre and music and workshops.
“They provide the widest possible access to the very best arts, activities and performances across Laois. I wish them well in their coming year.
“We are very lucky in Co. Laois to have such an excellent and well managed facility.
“I encourage regular patrons to return in numbers to the Arts Centre and to all those people who have never been in the Arts Centre I encourage them to go and experience the great performances in the Arts Centre on an ongoing basis.”
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