Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 25 Jun 1998

Vol. 493 No. 2

Written Answers. - Youth Services.

John McGuinness

Question:

196 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of funding for 1998 for Scouting Ireland SAI; the way in which this amount compares to previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15559/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

The funding allocated to Scouting Ireland SAI in the past three years is as follows:

Year	Grant
	£
1998	233,000
1997	238,000*
1996	227,069

* The grant for 1997 includes an additional once-off grant of £5,000.