Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
373 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will increase the capitation grant for primary schools to help meet increasing running costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21524/04]
View answerI am committed to improving the funding position of primary schools in the light of available resources. Recent significant increases in the funding of primary schools is a clear demonstration of my commitment to prioritise available resources to address the needs of those schools.
The standard rate of capitation grant for primary schools has been increased from €57 in 1997 to €121.58 per pupil from 1 January last, an increase of almost 113% over the period.
The position will be kept under review as part of the normal Estimates process in the coming years.
