Forty-six schools across the country will be offered grants to replace prefab units for students.
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn has announced details of the initiative to provide permanent accommodation for pupils.
A total of €15m has been allocated to replace prefabs and provide permanent resource rooms and classrooms for some 2,650 students.
It is hoped today’s announcement will also result in the creation of an estimated 300 direct and 60 indirect jobs.