Holly Cairns
Question:289. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Education the details of all upcoming grants for schools (details supplied); and the details of previous grants awarded in each school year since 2020. [24899/24]
View answerTuesday, 11 June 2024
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My Department provides funding to recognised primary and post-primary schools in the Free Education Scheme by way of per capita grants. 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, and the Ancillary grant to cater for the cost of employing ancillary services staff.
Enhanced capitation is paid for Traveller pupils and for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
Schools also receive a range of other grants, including Digital/ICT grants, DEIS grants and administration support for the Free School Books Scheme.
Scheduled grants yet to issue for 2023/24 include primary school Capitation, 2nd Moiety. These will issue to all recognised primary schools in June. The total grant amounts issued to the schools detailed from the 2020 academic year to 2024 (YTD) was €6.875m. Cost of living and energy grants also issued during this period, as well as Covid-19 grants, for example for cleaning supports, hand sanitiser and PPE, and for employing an aide.
Details of the annual expenditure by my Department.
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2020 |
€ 1,564,919.02 |
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2021 |
€ 1,672,868.63 |
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2022 |
€ 1,460,636.61 |
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2023 |
€ 1,208,353.91 |
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2024 (YTD) |
€ 968,330.91 |