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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Questions (141)

Michael McNamara

Question:

141 Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education and Skills the investment that was made in schools in County Clare from May 2007 to 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35951/12]

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The capital investment in schools in County Clare made by my Department for the period requested May 2007 to end 2011 amounted to €40.292m. In addition each primary school with full recognition received the Minor Works Grant in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The Minor Works Grant comprises a basic grant of €5,500 plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil. The €40.292m investment was issued by individual years as follows: 2011 —€4.769m (includes Minor Works Grant); 2010 —€9.183m (includes Minor Works Grant); 2009 —€9.726m; 2008 —€10.720m May to December 2007 —€5.894m

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