Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
802. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that the Government continues to provide support for sustainable funding for books in schools and the maintenance of the €20 million school library book grant in Budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44010/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra944. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education if she will confirm whether the €20 million provided in 2022 for school libraries was once-off funding or recurrent; if it counts as capital funding; the mechanism by which it was awarded to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43593/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra1031. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a campaign (details supplied); her plans for the upcoming Budget 2023 to maintain the Budget 2022 €20 million investment in books for rebuilding schools’ library stocks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44174/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra1043. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if there will be further funding for schools to buy new reading materials for their libraries. [44268/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra1046. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that a €20 million school library book grant is retained for the upcoming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44271/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra1047. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Education if she will commit to improving the €20 million investment in school library books for children and young persons to read for pleasure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44322/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 802, 944, 1031, 1043, 1046 and 1047 together.
My aim for Budget 2023 is to continue to deliver on the priorities outlined in the Programme for Government and to continue to deliver the highest level of ambition and support for the students, staff, and families in the education sector.
In the lead up to the Budget, my Department receives a number of pre-budget submissions from a number stakeholders in the education sector and from organisations involved in other areas of public policy. As in previous years, relevant submissions continue to be reviewed and they will inform the specific budgetary priorities that I will be seeking to achieve in Budget 2023.
