Pádraic McCormack
Question:313 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to make finance available to all second level schools to enable them to appoint chaplains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5199/03]
Written Answers - School Chaplains.
Ex-quota chaplain posts are allocated in respect of community and comprehensive schools and designated community colleges. Discussions are taking place with the relevant authorities in relation to the allocation of ex-quota chaplain posts to other second level schools. However, the allocation of such posts must be considered in the context of priority needs and available resources.