School Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Questions (368, 369)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

368. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount allocated per year in each primary school budget in County Kildare for its board of management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37906/17]

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

369. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount allocated per year in each secondary school budget in County Kildare for its board of management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37907/17]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I propose to take Questions Nos. 368 and 369 together.

Boards of Management of primary and voluntary secondary schools operate on a voluntary basis and should not therefore impact on school budgets.