School Funding
Dail Éireann — 2024-07-11
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Norma Foley (FF), Kerry

I thank Deputy Canney. I appreciate his personal engagement on this matter. In the context of permanent increases, €21 million was secured in the budget. From 2024, that €21 million is ensuring the rate goes from €183 per pupil to €200 per pupil at primary level. That is a significant step forward in terms of a permanent increase in the core. Equally, other than the capitation grant, there are many other sources of support being provided to schools. I am not at all underestimating the challenges they have. Minor works, emergency works and summer work schemes are all paid out. There is a variety of sources of grant support. We equally have a dedicated financial supports services unit, FSSU, which is available to schools if they have particular challenges. I absolutely accept the work of schools is a challenge. From a Department of Education viewpoint, we want to work with schools and ensure the supports are in place, like the FSSU, if they have particular challenges.

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Sitting date: 2024-07-11