To ask the Minister of Education for an update on work undertaken by the Education Authority's Maintenance Service on how it can provide the most efficient and effective model for schools to procure low-level maintenance works.

The Education Authority (EA) has advised that it is working to establish a process to provide autonomy to schools in the delivery of low value ‘tenant’ maintenance works. This will initially be limited to internal decoration and replacement of floor finishes. The EA is currently reviewing options for delivery which will provide delegated responsibilities and protect the interests of school leaders.