Traveller Education.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 November 2008

Tuesday, 11 November 2008

Questions (558)

John O'Mahony

Question:

638 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on reversing the decision to cut the enhanced capitation grant for Traveller students until this scheme is reviewed by the Advisory Committee on Traveller Education as recommended in the Traveller education strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39769/08]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

Given the financial exigencies, I will not be making any change to measures announced on budget day in relation to this grant or other grants to schools.

Question No. 639 answered with Question No. 602.