Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
217 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the budget for the State Examinations Commission, the Education Finance Board and the National Education Welfare Board in 2008, 2009 and 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33886/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe outturn figure for the State Examinations Commission in 2008 was €62.054m, the 2009 figure was €56.943m. These figures are net of income from fees. The 2010 allocation is €54.510m.
The outturn figure for the National Educational Welfare Board in 2008 was €10.085m, the 2009 figure was €9.630m. The 2010 allocation is €9.575m.
The Education Finance Board is funded from the contribution provided by the 18 religious congregations under the 2002 Indemnity Agreement with €12.7m specifically earmarked for educational support for former residents and their families. For the Deputy's information grants amounting to €1.811m for 2008 and €1.637m for 2009 respectively were paid from this fund. The balance in the fund available to the Board as of end 2009 was €5.35m.
