Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
1751 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the assistance available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to assist with the cost of school books and school swimming lessons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30700/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has a grant scheme in place for the provision of school books to eligible pupils. Schools that operate book rental arrangements get enhanced levels of grant. In total, over €6.3 million is allocated to schools under this grant scheme. The person referred to by the Deputy should contact the Principal of the school for assistance under its book rental scheme. My Department does not provide specific grants to schools for swimming lessons.
