Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 29 Jun 1999

Vol. 507 No. 2

Written Answers. - Capitation Grants.

Eamon Gilmore

Question:

272 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received a submission for increased levels of capitation grant from Froebel College of Education, Blackrock, County Dublin; if so, the consideration, if any, he has given to the request; if he will increase the capitation grant for the college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16427/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

The matter of the level of my Depart ment's funding in respect of students on full-time primary teacher training courses in the Froebel College of Education has been the subject of recent discussions between the college authorities and my Department. The college has sought an increase in the rate of annual grant, and this is currently being processed.