Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 10 Apr 2001

Vol. 534 No. 3

Written Answers. - Private Schools Funding.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

329 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in the past, grants that have been given to private, fee paying primary schools towards capital development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10813/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

I am not aware of capital grants being paid to private, fee paying primary schools in the past. It is not current policy of my Department to pay capital grants to such schools.