Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 October 2013
224. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost to his Department of providing a primary education to a child from junior infants to sixth class; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42115/13]
View answer225. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost to his Department of providing post-primary education to a child from first year to sixth year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42116/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 225 together.
Based on Gross Current Expenditure for my Department for 2012, the estimated Unit Costs of a student attending First-Level Education is €6,272 per annum, while the cost of a student attending Second-Level and Further Education is €8,735 per annum.
