Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2025
423. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools in County Louth that have sought assistance from the Financial Support Service Unit for each of the years 2020 to 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65935/25]
View answerThe table below lists the schools that have requested financial assistance from the Financial Support Service Unit (FSSU) for the years 2020 to 2025 for Co. Louth.
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Schools seeking financial assistance in Co. Louth referred to the FSSU |
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School Year |
Number of schools referred |
Number of schools that received an advance in Capitation grant funding |
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2020/21 |
0 |
0 |
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2021/22 |
0 |
0 |
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2022/23 |
0 |
0 |
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2023/24 |
0 |
0 |
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2024/25 |
1 |
0 |
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2025 (to date) |
1 |
0 |
Schools in financial difficulty are encouraged to contact my Department for advice and support. The Department is committed to offering all available and appropriate supports to schools, which may include an advance in capitation grant funding or other measures.
The Department is constantly engaging with a number of schools in this respect. Schools that have contacted the Department have been referred to the FSSU.
The Financial Support Services Unit (FSSU), funded by the Department, is an important source of advice and support to schools on financial matters, including budgeting and cashflow management. Contact details for FSSU can be found on www.fssu.ie.
