Written Answers. - Primary Education. – Dáil Éireann (28th Dáil) – Wednesday, 7 Jun 2000

Written Answers. - Primary Education.

Question:
267 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of funding provided by his Department for primary education, not including wage costs, in each of the years from 1996 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16075/00]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods):

The estimated non-pay funding provided by my Department for primary education based on the outturn for the years 1996-99 and for the year 2000 based on the 2000 Estimates is as follows:

	£m
1996	98.7
1997	104.4
1998	136.8
1999	162.8
2000	216.5

The increased funding evident in these figures clearly demonstrates this Government's commitment to primary education.

Dáil Éireann debate - Wednesday, 7 Jun 2000

Written Answers. - Primary Education.

Question: 267 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of funding provided by his Department for primary education, not including wage costs, in each of the years from 1996 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16075/00]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods):

Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 7 Jun 2000

Question:
267 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the level of funding provided by his Department for primary education, not including wage costs, in each of the years from 1996 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16075/00]