Construction jobs are to be created after the development of a further six schools were given the go-ahead as part of the School Enhancement Programme (SEP).

The SEP was announced in 2013 for construction projects costing between £500,000 and £4,000,000. The programme is targeted to meet the immediate and pressing needs in schools, through smaller scale works, where a new build capital works is not deemed deliverable.

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The six schools proceeding are:

• Millington Primary School, Craigavon;

• Dalriada School, Ballymoney;

• Donard Special School, Banbridge;

• Rainey Endowed (Phase II), Magherafelt;

• The Armstrong Primary School, Armagh;

• Ceara Special School, Lurgan.

Education Minister John O'Dowd said: "The announcement I am making today reflects prudent in-year management of the limited capital resources I have available to me at this time. This will bring the number of SEP projects on site to 28.

"The improved and new accommodation at these schools will provide better facilities for young people to learn in and an improved working environment for all the school staff. This also represents a welcome boost for the construction industry."

(CD)