Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 12 Nov 2003

Vol. 574 No. 2

Written Answers. - Schools Funding.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

169 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made with regard to the exploration by his officials with representatives of schools in the fee charging sector of the issue of Exchequer financial support for such schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26507/03]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

My Department has been in contact with the joint managerial body for voluntary secondary schools and arrangements have been made for a meeting between my officials and the JMB regarding the matter referred to by the Deputy.