Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am happy to conclude the meeting. I wish to make a brief point about the minor works grant which is normally paid by the end of the year. It is ironic that we cannot get a commitment from the Minister that the payment, which is €50 per student on average, will be made even though a commitment was made this week to pay €27 billion which will not be available until the next government comes into office. No commitment has been given to pay the minor works grant. Schools are waiting for the funding and the Government could pay it.