Departmental Schemes
Dail Éireann — 2025-07-17
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Edward Timmins (FG), Wicklow

On a related matter, this programme can help with the running costs of primary schools. Schools have severe financial difficulties. Many schools are in deficit. I have seen how the ancillary grant, for example, does not cover the cost of caretaking. Could this be increased to match the cost? Additionally, I believe we need to look at increasing the capitation grant further from the new rate of €224 per child. The Parliamentary Budget Office has said it would cost approximately €40 million per annum to increase the amount to €299 per child.

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Sitting date: 2025-07-17