Educational outcomes at third level and beyond are often determined in primary education. As has been mentioned, schools are facing a cost crisis due to inflation, insurance costs, etc., but the capitation grant of €200 is basically at the same level it was 13 years ago. I am not looking for a firm commitment today, but will the Tánaiste confirm whether an increase in the capitation grant, minor works grant and ancillary grant will be a priority in the consideration of the forthcoming budget in the autumn?

I believe that capitation was restored to pre-2011 levels for the first time in this year's budget. At approximately €81 million, it is not at the same level. I addressed this matter earlier, so it is fresh in my mind. We will consider capitation in the context of the forthcoming Estimates and budget because it has to be acknowledged that there has been a cost-of-living increase. Across the country and society, we took a range of cost-of-living measures. Schools were part of those interventions by the Government to try to alleviate the undoubted increase in costs generally for schools, including fuel costs.