asked the Minister for Education whether he is aware, that apart from the official teachers' residences built by the Office of Public Works and for which no rent or only a nominal rent is paid, there are residences built for teachers by local committees and other bodies for which high rents are charged; and, if so, whether he would consider paying the official rent allowance to teachers occupying residences in the latter category.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Rents of Teacher's Houses.
This matter has been fully considered. It is not possible to pay a rent allowance in the case of any teacher for whom there is available a teacher's residence whether provided by means of State grant or State loan or from local sources.