Róisín Shortall
Ceist:93 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science whether he intends to increase the basic capitation rate to primary schools in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16708/97]
Written Answers - Primary School Capitation Rate.
The Deputy will be aware that An Action Programme for the Millennium contains a commitment to give primary education a clear priority in the allocation of resources. I can assure the Deputy that, in framing the 1998 Estimates, I am currently examining a range of options, including the level of capitation rates to primary schools, with a view to identifying appropriate ways to fulfil this commitment.