Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 16 Oct 1997

Vol. 481 No. 6

Written Answers - Primary Education Funding.

John V. Farrelly

Ceist:

48 Mr. Farrelly asked the Minister for Education and Science the Government's intention for providing sufficient funds for primary education in order that the under-funding of this section of education over the past ten years can be reversed once and for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16601/97]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

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. In the context of framing the 1998 Estimates, I am currently examining a range of options with a view to identifying appropriate ways to fulfil this commitment.