Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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442. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding her capital expenditure budget; the way this position compares with the same period last year; the details of specific capital projects which 2014 funding was earmarked for which have not availed of any unspent funding; if an underspend will facilitate the payment of a minor works grant to all primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45156/14]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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My Department's 2013 capital expenditure at the end of November 2013 amounted to €381m. The 2014 capital position to date reveals an expenditure in excess of €450m.

The exact level of funding incurred on the various capital programmes in 2014 will only become available following the conclusion of payments for this year at the end of December.

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I announced today the payment of the Minor Works Grant 2014/2015. The grant will issue to all primary schools with permanent recognition next week.