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417 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the procedures used to allocate secretaries or caretakers to schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25424/99]
Written Answers. - Secretarial and Caretaking Services.
Existing funding arrangements for schools include provision for the purpose of providing secretarial and caretaking services in schools. The way in which this provision is made reflects the different management and ownership arrangements for primary and second level schools and is consistent with the manner in which financial allocations are made to each type of school. The levels of provision are reviewed each year in the budgetary context and in light of available resources.