Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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259. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify the situation regarding the minor works grants for schools for the 2023-2024 school year; when schools can expect payment for this grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3821/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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My Department recognises the importance of the Minor Works Grant to primary schools. The funding provides good flexibility at local level to assist schools to manage and undertake works that support the operation of the school.

I can confirm to the Deputy that the Minor Works Grant for primary schools for the current school year was paid in December 2021 - in order to give schools a good lead in period.

The timeline for the payment of the Minor Works Grant, which involves expenditure of circa €30m, is currently being assessed by my Department having regard to the overall availability of financial resources and further clarity will be provided later in January.