Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017
229. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of increasing the rate of capitation for primary and post-primary schools by 5%, 10% and 15%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17801/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraEach 1% increase in capitation and related grants for primary schools would cost circa €1.9m therefore a 5%, 10% and 15% increase would be circa €9.5m, €19m and €28.5m retrospectively.
Each 1% increase in capitation and related grants for post-primary schools would cost circa €1.7m therefore a 5%, 10% and 15% increase would be circa €8.5m, €17m and €25.5m retrospectively.
The Action Plan for Education 2016-2019 is aimed at making the Irish education and training service the best in Europe by 2026. The Action Plan outlines hundreds of actions to be implemented over the 3 year period 2016 to 2019 which include restoring capitation funding as resources permit.
