Primary school principals fear being unable to heat schools, survey finds

 Education Minister Norma Foley has previously indicated that the next tranche of funding is expected to be issued during the current school year. Picture: Leah Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Primary school principals are warning that they are grappling with a looming financial crisis, as a new survey finds that many expect not to have enough funds for essential school operations such as heating.

A survey carried out by the National Principals’ Forum, a grassroots lobby group of more than 1,200 practicing primary school principals, has found many share concerns over schools not being able to run through the winter.