Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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348. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the grant aid opportunities which are available to primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54708/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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Funding for primary schools is dealt with on a per capita basis. The two main grants are the capitation grant to cater for day to day running costs such as heating, lighting, cleaning, insurance, general up-keep etc., and the ancillary services grant to cater for the cost of employing ancillary services staff.

The following are links to the most recent circulars published on my Department's website in relation to capitation and ancillary grants:

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The Primary Payments Grant Calendar which outlines additional grants payable to primary schools is published on my Department's website and is available at:

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