asked the Minister for Education if he will state what is the weekly cost of maintenance of boys up to the leaving age in our industrial schools.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Industrial Schools—Maintenance Costs.
The total weekly cost from public funds of maintenance of boys (and girls) in industrial schools up to the leaving age is 30/-, borne equally by the State and the local authorities liable under the Children Acts to maintain the children.