asked the Minister for Education if he will state the amount per head spent by the State in each year since 1951 on persons attending (a) national schools, (b) secondary schools, and (c) universities.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - State Expenditure on Pupils and Students.
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The amount per head spent by the State in each year since 1951 on persons attending (a) national schools, (b) secondary schools and (c) universities is as follows:—
|
Year |
National Schools |
Secondary Schools |
Universities |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
1950-51 |
15 |
23 |
67 |
|
1951-52 |
17 |
25 |
67 |
|
1952-53 |
18 |
26 |
76 |
|
1953-54 |
20 |
27 |
104 |
|
1954-55 |
20 |
32 |
76 |
|
1955-56 |
20 |
32 |
71 |
|
1956-57 |
22 |
33 |
87 |
|
1957-58 |
21 |
36 |
80 |
The figures quoted have been arrived at by dividing the State expenditure in each case, including expenditure on administration, inspection, capital projects, etc., by the number of students enrolled.