Standardised payments are also being brought in for the grants.
Over €3.8 million euro is being allocated to primary and secondary schools across the Midlands in IT and minor grants funding.
€1.5 million is being allocated by the Department of Education to Westmeath, with €1.2 million going to Offaly and €1.1 million to Laois.
A standardised payment period is also being brought in, to be incorporated into the annual grant payments calendar for schools.
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