School Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2014

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Questions (442)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

442. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding her capital expenditure budget; the way this position compares with the same period last year; the details of specific capital projects which 2014 funding was earmarked for which have not availed of any unspent funding; if an underspend will facilitate the payment of a minor works grant to all primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45156/14]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department's 2013 capital expenditure at the end of November 2013 amounted to €381m. The 2014 capital position to date reveals an expenditure in excess of €450m. The exact level of funding incurred on the various capital programmes in 2014 will only become available following the conclusion of payments for this year at the end of December. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I announced today the payment of the Minor Works Grant 2014/2015. The grant will issue to all primary schools with permanent recognition next week.