Brian Stanley
Ceist:93. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase the capitation grants in the next budget for schools. [12010/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 25 May 2016
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Freagraí scríofa
I do recognise the need to improve capitation funding for primary and secondary schools having regard to the reductions that were necessary over the recent years.
In 2015 the first increase in education spending was secured in recent years and a further increase in education spending was achieved in 2016.
I am determined to continue pressing the case for increased investment, including grant funding in education.
In relation to capitation levels for future years, the recently published Programme for a Partnership Government provides for additional capitation funding linked to the availability of after-school care options, where demand exists and the setting out of capitation rates to schools on a rolling 3-year basis.
The commitments in the Programme, including to increased capitation funding, will be considered in the context of the budgetary process.