Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

Question 9: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the ratio of the reductions in education spending, announced in the recent budget that came from each of the following headings: capital budget; staff pay and pensions; all other resources; the reason she has decided to increase the cost of education on families in the recent budget; if she will note that the cutbacks in school capitation grants, increased third level fees and higher school transport charges in particular, will have serious consequences for families who are already suffering from wage-cuts and increases in taxation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47668/10]

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