Childrens' Minister Roderic O'Gorman says government has 'prioritised investment' for the sector.

The issue was raised at a meeting of Leitrim County Council this week.

St. Attracta's National School in Ballaghaderreen has been successful in its application.

The group has developed a free app, known as Emcall which people can download onto their smartphones, which locates the nearest defib.

OPW Minister says the major civil engineering project is an investment of over 13 million euro.

Minister for Education, Norma Foley said earlier this week schools should contact the department if they have a problem paying energy bills.

It's hoped upcoming funding from the Department of Rural Regeneration will help see the project come together.

14 trails were allocated funding in Roscommon.