Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017
228. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of increasing the rate of capitation by €5, €10, €15 and €20 per pupil in primary and post-primary education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17800/17]
View answerThe estimated cost of increasing the rate of capitation by €5, €10, €15 and €20 per pupil in primary schools is circa €2.9m, €5.8, €8.7m and €11.6m retrospectively.
The estimated cost of increasing the rate of capitation by €5, €10, €15 and €20 per pupil in post primary schools is €1.8m, €3.6m, €5.4m and €7.2m retrospectively.
The Action Plan for Education 2016-2019 is aimed at making the Irish education and training service the best in Europe by 2026. The Action Plan outlines hundreds of actions to be implemented over the 3 year period 2016 to 2019 which include restoring capitation funding as resources permit.
