Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
320. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position on extra funding in 2013 in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 13 to deal with increased running costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34288/13]
View answerThe finances of recognised primary schools are a matter for the Boards of Management of these schools. Boards should budget in such a way as to enable them to meet their commitments and their expenditure should not exceed their income. The running costs of recognised primary schools are not budgeted for individually by the Department. It would not be feasible to grant aid over 3,300 schools in this way. The running costs of these schools are met by my Department's schemes of capitation and ancillary services grants. I have no plans to amend the present capitation funding arrangements.
