Ministers McEntee and Moynihan welcome increase in schools participating in 2025 Summer Programmes
Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee, and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion, Michael Moynihan, have welcomed the unprecedented increase in schools participating in the Summer Programme 2025.
This year’s Summer Programme has seen the highest participation rate for schools, with 1,800 schools across the country registered for more than 2,000 schemes, marking a 16% rise in numbers since 2024.
The increase comes following a €62 million investment in funding for the 2025 Summer Programme. This year’s funding marks a significant increase from the €40 million allocated in previous years, with all resources directed toward ensuring that Ireland’s most vulnerable children can access school-based summer learning experiences.
From: Department of Education and Youth, Published 24th July 2025