Welcome to the Financial Support Services Unit

The FSSU is a support mechanism for the school management in the Community & Comprehensive, Primary and Voluntary Secondary sectors which assists them in complying with the provisions of the Education Act 1998 in terms of transparency, accountability and financial responsibility for State and other funding.

The FSSU addresses the financial interests and responsibilities of the Department of Education & Skills, Boards of Management, Principals and other partners as defined by the Education Act. The FSSU is fully funded by the Department of Education and Skills and is hosted by the Joint Managerial Body.