Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Ceist:498. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of increasing funding for the school books grant scheme by 30% in 2016. [25885/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2015
498. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of increasing funding for the school books grant scheme by 30% in 2016. [25885/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department will provide approximately €16 million in funding to first and second level schools to provide assistance for books in 2015. Increasing this funding by 30% in 2016 would cost approximately €4.8 million.