Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I commend the Department on the literacy and numeracy strategy, which has been a success. Recent reports indicate that we are seeing an improvement in that area. This is money well spent, but how much is being provided for next year in terms of rolling out that strategy? Also, the evaluation of DEIS schools is due to be completed and reported to the Department this year. If the implementation of recommendations in that report requires increased funding or resources, will that be made available?

I do not know if the Minister has the answer to my final question, but if not she can come back to me on it. My question concerns emergency funding for capital works.