John O'Donoghue
Question:201 Mr. O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education her policy in relation to schools which were formally under the management of the Office of Public Works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7758/97]
Vol. 476 No. 5
201 Mr. O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education her policy in relation to schools which were formally under the management of the Office of Public Works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7758/97]
The majority of national schools are vested in trustees and maintenance of the school buildings is the responsibility of the board of management. These schools receive an annual capitation grant, which is currently £45 per pupil.
There are a number of schools which are vested in the Minister for Education and whose maintenance is the responsibility of the Office of Public Works. Since these schools are maintained at the expense of the State, they receive a reduced capitation grant of £18 per pupil.