Section 10B: Grant to aided pre-primary schools

10B. Grant to aided pre-primary schools (1) (a) The Authority shall pay to every aided pre-primary school a grant, the amount of which shall be determined in accordance with such criteria as the Authority may, with the approval of the Minister, determine. (b) The Authority may decline to pay a grant to any aided pre-primary school which does not satisfy such conditions as may be prescribed by the Authority with the approval of the Minister. (2) A grant payable under subsection (1)(a) shall be paid at such time and in such instalments as the Authority may determine. (3) The Authority may, before paying a grant, require an aided pre-primary school to furnish such information as the Authority may determine. (4) A grant shall not be assignable or transferable or liable to be assigned, sequestered or levied upon except for the purpose of satisfying a debt due to the State. (5) The Authority shall not pay any grant in respect of any educator or other member of staff of an aided pre-primary school who has attained the age of 65. (6) Notwithstanding any other enactment, where a pre-primary school fails to comply with – (a) this Act or any regulation made under it; (b) the Education Act or any regulation made under it; or (c) any condition imposed by the Authority, the Authority may withhold the payment of any grant or part thereof until it is satisfied that the school has complied with the relevant law or any condition imposed by the Authority. 210 Acts 2023