Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2024
688. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if her Department will consider instating a calendar for funding for schools, that would ensure grants and other resources are available on set dates in order to assist schools in budget planning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32039/24]
View answerThe Department of Education is committed to providing schools at both primary and post-primary level with as much detail regarding grants, grant amounts and expected payment timeframes for each academic year as far in advance as is practicable.
For the 2024/25 academic year, officials in the Department are currently considering the presentation of schedules for grants that should include, as applicable across primary and post-primary, Standardised Testing, Capitation, Digital Strategy ICT, Deontas Breise Gaeilge, Free School Books, School Services Support Fund, Programme grants and DEIS grants.
