asked the Minister for Education if he will state in respect of each of the years 1962-63 to 1966-67 (i) total public expenditure on education, (ii) such expenditure as a percentage of total public sector budget, and (ii) such expenditure as a percentage of GNP at factor cost.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Expenditure on Education.
The information requested by the Deputy is in the form of a tabular statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
STATEMENT showing (i) Total Public Expenditure on Education in respect of each of the years 1962-63 to 1966-67, (ii) Such Expenditure as a Percentage of Total Public Sector Budget and (iii) Such Expenditure as a Percentage of GNP at factor cost.
Year |
Public Expenditure on Education |
||
(i) |
(ii) |
(iii) |
|
Total Amount |
As % of total Public Sector Budget |
As % of GNP at factor cost |
|
1962-63 |
25,300,000 |
9.4 |
3.7 |
1963-64 |
28,400,000 |
9.4 |
3.9 |
1964-65 |
34,000,000 |
9.4 |
4.1 |
1965-66 |
40,800,000 |
10.1 |
4.6* |
1966-67 (estimated) |
42,800,000 |
10.5 |
4.6 |
*Based on a preliminary estimate of GNP.