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With regard to the ongoing debate on the issue of air conditioning in schools, we recall that the Government, upon assuming the Presidency, has for the first time proceeded with a comprehensive plan for the installation of air conditioning in all schools. For decades, this issue had not been effectively promoted, nor was it a priority.
The Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth (MESY) is working towards the implementation of the Government's decision, with full assurance of security issues (network, buildings, etc.). It is understood that in schools where air conditioning systems have been installed in the past, without following the correct procedures, problems are occurring.
Specifically, during the last period, the appropriate actions have been taken on the basis of the legislation, in full compliance with the recommendations of the Audit Service, as follows:
(a) selection by the School Departments, on the basis of specific criteria, of the first 50 schools nationwide (ten per province in free Cyprus), where the installation will take place
(b) preparation of a protocol - installation guide, under the supervision of the Technical Services of the Ministry of Public Works
(c) announcement of a tender by the General Accounting Office of the Republic, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works.
(d) preparation of a three-year installation plan, with full costing (approximately €45 million).
At this stage, the evaluation of the economic operators has been completed and the School Boards can now, through a Dynamic Purchasing System, award the supply and installation of air conditioners in the school units under their responsibility to the approved economic operators. At the same time, the Ministry of Education is promoting the three-year plan, which will be discussed with the School Boards, parents and teachers. It is recalled that at the same time, the planning and implementation of energy upgrading of school units throughout the country is proceeding.
The Government actively supports every fair demand for the improvement of teaching and learning conditions and it is the first time that substantial actions are being promoted, the results of which will be visible immediately. It is important that the process is completed properly and on the basis of all relevant regulations.
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