Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
374 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science the financial support currently available to primary and secondary schools to replace furniture and other equipment which is in disrepair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21525/04]
View answerPrimary schools may use funds allocated by my Department under the terms of the grants scheme for minor works to purchase replacement furniture and equipment provided such funds are not required for more urgent and immediate works. The position regarding the grants scheme for minor works is set out in the 2004 school building programme, which was published in January. The programme shows that €19 million has been provided for the payment of the full grant.
In relation to post-primary schools, replacement furniture and equipment is provided where major refurbishment works, school extensions or new schools are being provided. It is also open to both primary and post-primary schools to use their capitation grant to replace furniture and equipment provided such funds are not required for more urgent and immediate needs.
