The Minor Works Grant is €5,500 basic plus €18.50 Mainstream (€74 Special Schools). It is currently paid in advance (April 2024) for 2024/2025 academic year and can be used for the following:
- Improvements to school buildings and grounds (Items such as the replacement of windows, roof repairs, re-surfacing of school yard, re-painting and re-decorating, improving insulation standards and improving access for all qualify under this heading)
- Improvement or replacement of mechanical and electrical services
- The purchase of standard furniture and physical education equipment
- The purchase of floor coverings and window blind
- The purchase of IT related equipment (Items such as computers, printers, overhead projectors and photocopiers qualify under this heading)