asked the Minister for Education if he will outline his plans for financial allocations to vocational education committees and regional technical colleges for the 1980-81 school year in the light of his call in 1979 for a 25 per cent increase in fees.
Written Answers. - Financing of VECs and RTCs.
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Financial allocations are made to vocational education committees and regional technical colleges in respect of financial years. The allocations for 1980 have been made with due regard to the increases in fees applicable in the 1979/80 school year. The 1981 allocations will be made in the context of the financial provision in the relevant Vote for Vocational Education in 1981.