Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
529. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which capitation grants are calculated for students registered but not attending school; if schools are still being provided capitation for children not in attendance at school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33573/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department provides capitation funding for primary and post-primary schools in the free education scheme which is dealt with on a per capita basis. The two main grants are the capitation grant to cater for day to day running costs such as heating, lighting, cleaning, insurance and general up-keep in schools and the ancillary services grant to cater for the cost of employing services staff.
The calculation of these grants is based on the number of students enrolled in the school on 30th September.
The following are links to the most recent circulars published on my Department's website in relation to capitation and ancillary grants:
Primary Schools
https://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/cl0028_2016.pdf.
https://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/cl0078_2017.pdf.
Voluntary Secondary Schools
https://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/cl0029_2016.pdf.
https://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/cl0079_2017.pdf.
