Minor Works Scheme Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2018

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Questions (229)

Mary Butler

Question:

229. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the minor works grant 2018 will issue to schools; if it will issue before the end of 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46707/18]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

On 14 September 2018, the announcement of the major package of investment in education under Project Ireland 2040 confirmed that, starting this year, all primary schools will receive the €29 million minor works grant in either December or early January of each school year.

I expect to make an announcement shortly with regard to the timing of the payment of the Minor Works Grant for the current school year.