Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The cost base of the council will increase significantly when certain sections of the Teaching Council Act in relation to core functions are commenced, which will be in the near future. The accumulated funds will be used, among other things, to meet these extra costs. It is also considered prudent that the council maintain a reserve. That information was provided in the Dáil recently in response to a parliamentary question. I can forward the information to the Deputy if he so wishes.