Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 February 2006
346 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the standard rate of capitation at primary and secondary schools for each year from 1997 to 2006 inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7335/06]
View answerThe standard rate of capitation grant per pupil from 1997 to date at primary level is as follows:
Year 1996-97 —£45.00 (€57.14)
Year 1997-98 —£50.00 (€63.49)
Year 1998-99 —£60.00 (€76.18)
Year 1999-00 —£64.00 (€81.26)
Year 2000-01 —£75.50 (€95.87)
Year 2001-02 —€105.00
Year 2002-03 —€111.58
Year 2003-04 (January) —€121.58
Year 2004-05 (January) —€133.58
Year 2006-07 (January) —€145.58
The standard rate of capitation grant per pupil from 1997 to date at post-primary level is as follows:
Year 1996-97 —£177 (€224.70)
Year 1997-98 —£177 (€224.70)
Year 1998-99 —£177 (€224.70)
Year 1999-00 —£184 (€233.60)
Year 2000-01 —£192 (€243.80)
Year 2001-02 —€256.50 .
Year 2002-03 —€266.00
Year 2004 (January) —€274
Year 2005 (January) —€286
Year 2006 (January) —€298
These significant increases in the funding of the primary and post-primary sectors are a clear demonstration of my commitment to prioritise available resources to address the needs of schools.
