I am committed to improving the funding position of primary schools in the light of available resources. Recent significant increases in the funding of primary schools is a clear demonstration of my commitment to prioritise available resources to address the needs of those schools.
The standard rate of capitation grant for primary schools has been increased from €57 in 1997 to €121.58 per pupil from 1 January last, an increase of almost 113% over the period.
The position will be kept under review as part of the normal Estimates process in the coming years.