Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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297. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will give detailed consideration to the issues raised by a national organisation (detailed supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33491/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Department of Education and Youth is aware that costs and funding can pose a problem for schools and is constantly working to address this matter, and to enhance the financial and other supports available to schools. While not wishing to pre-empt the outcomes of any future Budget negotiations or fiscal parameters agreed by Government, the Department will continue to seek and prioritise the funding required to meet the ongoing costs of running schools.