Seán Haughey
Ceist:242 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Science if Our Lady of Consolation National School, Donnycarney, Dublin 5, receives a basic capitation grant of £16 as opposed to the designated £30; if so, the reason for this in view of the fact that this is a disadvantaged area; the grants this school gets towards pupil aids and home liaison; if the parish contribution of £9.50 per pupil is set by his Department or the diocese; whether this figure has been increased since 1995; if his Department will upgrade the capitation figure and realign the diocesan contribution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11165/98]