asked the Minister for Education the number of scholarships to secondary, vocational and approved schools awarded in each of the last three years (a) by local authorities and (b) by the State.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Award of Scholarships.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
THE NUMBER of scholarships to secondary' vocational and approved schools in each of the last three years (a) by Local Authorities and (b) by the State was as follows:
|
(a) |
(b) |
|
|
Local Authorities |
The State |
|
|
1961 |
621 |
210 |
|
1962 |
1,735* |
192 |
|
1963 |
1,775* |
212 |
*Under the Local Authorities (Education Scholarships) (Amendment) Act, 1961, the State contributes at least 50% of the cost of these scholarships.