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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020

Tuesday, 23 June 2020

Questions (102)

James Browne

Question:

102. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider providing funding to schools that could not fundraise during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11746/20]

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Written answers

Fundraising activities are a matter for each Board of Management. However, my Department provides funding to support the day to day running costs of schools through capitation and ancillary funding and this funding is continuing to be made available in line with normal arrangements.

Furthermore, I am pleased to have been able to provide for a further 2.5% increase in standard capitation funding for primary and post-primary schools that will apply from the start of the 2020/21 school year. This builds on last year’s 5% increase in capitation announced in budget 2019. The combined increases given in 2019 and 2020 mean that circa 40% restoration will be achieved. All schools have received the benefit of the capitation increases awarded to date and it is my intention to seek funding for further capitation increases in future budgets.

My Department is also currently working with the Education Partners and relevant stakeholders in planning for the re-opening of schools which will be based on public health advice. A core objective will be to ensure that schools and other education settings can re-open and operate in a safe manner that is consistent with public health advice.

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