State Examinations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2005

Tuesday, 18 October 2005

Questions (623)

Paudge Connolly

Question:

702 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science the cost of running the State post-primary examinations in each year from 2002 to 2005 inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28706/05]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The cost, net of fee income, of running the State post-primary examinations for the years in question are as follows. In 2002 it was €33.7 million, in 2003 it was €38.9 million, in 2004 it was €45.7 million and in 2005 it will be a projected €49.5 million. The State Examinations Commission has operational responsibility for the certificate examinations.