Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 June 2024
60. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Education if she will commit to providing primary and secondary schools with a clear grant calendar, with payment dates provided, each year in order to allow schools to financially plan for the year. [27448/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Education is committed to providing schools at both primary and post-primary level with as much detail regarding grants, grant amounts and expected payment timeframes for each academic year as far in advance as is practicable.
For the 2024/25 academic year, officials in the Department are currently considering the presentation of schedules for grants that should include, as applicable across primary and post-primary, Standardised Testing, Capitation, Digital Strategy ICT, Deontas Breise Gaeilge, Free School Books, School Services Support Fund, Programme grants and DEIS grants.
