Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

My office has received several queries from schools regarding the ICT grant. I asked a parliamentary question and the response I received was:

It is hoped to issue the next tranche of funding in the 2023-2024 school year. As with all such funding, the issuing of the grant is subject to the availability of Exchequer funding and the wider capital needs of the Department.

Many people and schools expected this grant to be continued. It is a badly needed and necessary grant. Was the grant initially meant to be yearly or is it now in limbo? When we saw members of Foróige downstairs today, I complimented them on all the things they can do with ICT. It is important for schools to have modern ICT and up-to-date facilities in current times.

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