asked the Minister for Education if he is aware that the holders of Cork Corporation Scholarships to secondary schools are considered to be not entitled to benefits of the Department's free education scheme and are obliged to pay fees out of their scholarships; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cork Corporation Scholarships.
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Mr. Barrett
Mr. O'Malley
The purpose of these scholarships is to meet the costs of the pupils' post-primary education and it would not be proper to provide further public moneys in order to relieve them of the obligation of paying school fees.