Minor Works Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 November 2017

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Ceisteanna (140)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

140. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the minor works grant will be paid to primary schools (details supplied); if he will consider placing such grants on a fixed schedule alongside capitation and ancillary services grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50958/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The normal practice is for the Minor Works Grant to be announced towards the end of the year as funding permits.

Circular Letter 0062/2013 which provides guidance in respect of the Minor Works Grant states that “the grant will only be paid in future years as funding permits”.