Grant Payments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 November 2006

Thursday, 16 November 2006

Questions (173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208)

Finian McGrath

Question:

164 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the capitation grant post primary is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38357/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

176 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the caretaker and secretary school services support fund is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38369/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

179 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the choirs and orchestras grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38372/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

187 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the home economics ingredients grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38380/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

188 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the home school community liaison grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38381/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

190 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the HSCL part-time hours grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38383/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

192 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the HSCL grant post primary is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38385/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

193 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the languages initiative post primary is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38386/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

194 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the LCA LCVP equipment grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38387/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

197 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the physics and chemistry grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38390/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

198 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the psychological test grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38391/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

205 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the secretary secondary 1979 scheme including the number of schools in this scheme; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38398/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

206 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the special subjects grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38399/06]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 164, 176, 179, 187, 188, 190, 192 to 194, inclusive, 197, 198, 205 and 206 together.

The financial information requested by the Deputy involves an inordinate amount of administrative time to compile. The various parts of this Department responsible for each grant will compile the information relating to the basis for each grant and will provide this information to the Deputy by letter as soon as possible.

Finian McGrath

Question:

165 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the minor works grant is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38358/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

196 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the PBU capital grant is awarded including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38389/06]

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 196 together.

The financial information requested by the Deputy involves an inordinate amount of administrative time to compile. The various parts of this Department responsible for each grant will compile the information relating to the basis for each grant and will provide this information to the Deputy by letter as soon as possible.

Question No. 166 answered with QuestionNo. 163.

Finian McGrath

Question:

167 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the book grant for needy students is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38360/06]

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The financial information requested by the Deputy involves an inordinate amount of administrative time to compile. The various parts of this Department responsible for each grant will compile the information relating to the basis for each grant and will provide this information to the Deputy by letter as soon as possible.

Question No. 168 answered with QuestionNo. 163.

Finian McGrath

Question:

169 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the breaking the cycle equipment grant is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to primary schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38362/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

170 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the breaking the cycle equipment grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38363/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

171 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the breaking the cycle rural initiative is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to primary schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38364/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

172 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the breaking the cycle rural initiative is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38365/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

173 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the breaking the cycle urban projects is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38366/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

174 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the breaking the cycle urban projects is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to primary schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38367/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

177 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the children at risk fund is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38370/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

178 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the children at risk fund is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to primary schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38371/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

180 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the disadvantaged materials grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38373/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

181 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the disadvantaged materials grant is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to primary schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38374/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

182 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the disadvantaged capitation HSCL grant is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to primary schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38375/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

183 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the disadvantaged capitation HSCL grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38376/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

184 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the early start grant is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to primary schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38377/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

189 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the home school community liaison grant is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to primary schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38382/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

191 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the HSCL part-time hours grant is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to primary schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38384/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

207 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the supports teachers grant is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to primary schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38400/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

208 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the support teachers grant is awarded to second level schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to second level schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38401/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

209 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of grants provided to primary schools under the DEIS initiative; the basis on which such grants were awarded; the details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to grants; the dates on which such grants were awarded by her Department to schools; the overall amount expended by her Department on these grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38402/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

210 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of grants provided to second level schools under the DEIS initiative; the basis on which such grants were awarded; the details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to grants; the dates on which such grants were awarded by her Department to schools; the overall amount expended by her Department on these grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38403/06]

Finian McGrath

Question:

211 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the full financial details of the basis on which the disadvantaged capitation HSCL grant is awarded to primary schools including details of minimum or maximum limits attaching to the grant; the dates during the past five years on which this grant was awarded by her Department to schools; and the rate at which the grant was awarded to primary schools in each of the past five years; the overall amount expended by her Department on this grant in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38404/06]

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 169, 170 to 174, inclusive, 177, 178, 180 to 184, inclusive, 189, 191 and 207 to 211, inclusive, together.

The financial information requested by the Deputy involves an inordinate amount of administrative time to compile. The various parts of this Department responsible for each grant will compile the information relating to the basis for each grant and will provide this information to the Deputy by letter as soon as possible.

Questions Nos. 170 to 174, inclusive, answered with Question No. 169.