Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 1164: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the minor works grant 1999 to improve funding to schools to maintain their buildings in good condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29422/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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In November 2006 the funding for the minor works grant was increased by 44% on the previous year. Around €27m was paid out that year and a similar amount for the 2007/8 and 2008/9 school years to primary schools throughout the country to enable thousands of small scale works to be completed without the need to interact with my Department. Individual primary schools received a grant in the sum of €5,500 plus €18.50 per pupil.

The level of grant to be paid under the grant scheme for the 2009/2010 school year will be considered in the context of available funding.