Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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660. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of increasing the capitation grant from €170 to €180 per pupil; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6326/16]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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The cost of increasing the capitation grant from €170 to €180 per pupil in primary schools would be €5.7million.

I have previously indicated that education should be prioritised for investment in the coming years, and I believe that increasing the staffing and funding of our schools should be priorities for such investment.