Vol. 472 No. 2
134 Mr. Martin asked the Minister for Education if the Programme for Competitiveness and Work will be adhered to and if the commitment outlined in the Programme for Economic and Social Progress (details supplied) to provide additional grant aid to all primary schools of 100 pupils upwards for caretaking and clerical services will be implemented before the expiry of the Programme for Competitiveness and Work. [22922/96]
Since 1992, the scheme of additional capitation grants to primary schools in respect of clerical and caretaking services has been expanded in line with the Programme for Economic and Social Progress/Programme for Competitiveness and Work undertakings. The scheme has been extended to more schools by a reduction of the qualifying enrolment with an ultimate target of schools with 100 pupils or more.
I assure the Deputy that I remain committed to the provision of additional assistance to schools for caretaking and clerical services.
