Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2017
149. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the minor works grant for 2017/2018 will issue to a school (details supplied); the amount that will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52626/17]
View answerI am pleased to advise that on 5 December, 2017 I announced the Minor Works Grant 2017/2018 for primary schools across the country and payment will issue this week to all schools including the school referred to by the Deputy.
All primary schools will receive a flat rate Minor Works Grant of €5,500 plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil attending a special school or special class.
The funding will allow minor works to be carried out on the physical infrastructure of schools or on the purchase of items of furniture and equipment.
