Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2017
148. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills the payments provided to each national school in County Mayo under the minor works grant in the past three years; the date on which each year's payments were made, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52625/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to advise that on 5 December, 2017 I announced the Minor Works Grant 2017/2018 for primary schools across the country and payment will issue this week, including to the primary schools in County Mayo.
The rate of payment of the Minor Works Grant is a basic grant of €5,500 to all primary schools plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil on the rolls on the 30 September of the year prior to the issue of the grant. The €74 rate applies to a special needs pupil attending a special school or attending a special class attached to a mainstream school.
The Minor Works Grant was announced on the following dates in previous years and payment issued shortly thereafter:
2017/2018 - 5th December, 2017
2016/2017 - 17th November, 2016
2015/2016 - 5th November, 2015
2014/2015 - 25th November, 2014
It is not possible to provide the payments data requested in respect of all schools within the county. However, if the Deputy wishes to nominate a specific school or schools, I would be happy to provide the level of capital funding issued in such an instance.
