asked the Minister for Education the value of books issued under the post-primary free books scheme in the years 1969, 1970 and 1971.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Free School Books Scheme.
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The following grants were made available by my Department for the provision of free books and accessories to necessitous pupils in post-primary schools.
| Financial year | 1968-69: | £283,000 |
| ,, | 1969-70: | £282,581 |
| ,, | 1970-71: | £299,588 |
Figures are not compiled on the basis of calendar years.