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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Questions (647)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Question:

647. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be provided for additional full-time cleaning staff in schools that currently have none; and the typical cost to schools for a full-time cleaner. [15649/20]

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The Boards of Management of schools are responsible for the employment of ancillary staff. Funding to cater for these services is made available from my Department through the Ancillary Services and Capitation Grants. It is a matter for the Board of Management of the school to decide how best to apply the grant funding to suit its particular needs.

My Department recognises that enhanced cleaning will be required to support schools to prevent COVID-19 infections and is engaging with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on the requirement to provide funding to support these enhanced cleaning needs and we will provide further details of the support available once the arrangements are finalised.

My Department will continue to engage closely with education partners and other key stakeholders on the plan for re-opening of schools for the 2020/21 school year with the aim of reducing the burden on schools at a local level by providing central guidance and supports to the greatest extent possible.

The terms and conditions of employment of cleaners in Primary and Voluntary Secondary schools is a matter for the Board of Management of each individual school, therefore, my Department does not hold information in relation to the typical cost of a full-time cleaner.

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