I propose, a Cheann Comhairle, with your permission, to take Questions Nos. 25 and 26 together.
During the school-year 1961-62 secondary tops were recognised in 84 national schools. On 1st February, 1962, there were 3,509 pupils between 14 and 16 years of age in attendance at these secondary tops.
For the purpose of State grants a secondary top is treated as an integral part of the national school in which it is recognised. Therefore, there could be no question of segregating the grants as between the secondary top and the remainder of the national school.
National teachers who are serving in secondary tops do not receive State grants other than those paid to national teachers generally.