(South Tipperary), Mr. Coughlan, Mr. Tierney, Mr. Treacy and Mr. O'Malley asked the Minister for Education if he will state, with regard to (a) revenue and (b) capital expenditure, the amounts contributed by the State towards the cost of university education in 1967-68; and what percentage of the entire State expenditure for that year the respective contributions (a) and (b) represent.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - University Education.
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Mr. T. O'Donnell, Mr. Jones, Mr. T. Dunne, Mr. P. Hogan
In the year 1967-68 the amounts of the current and capital grants paid in relation to university education were £3,535,379 and £752,466 respectively. These sums represent 1.5 per cent and 2 per cent, respectively, of the total State current and capital expenditure for that year.