Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his comments and the clarification that no decision has yet been made on this issue, notwithstanding the current budgetary process. On minority faith schools, particularly those of the Protestant persuasion, I refer to the block grant of €6.5 million. I impress on the Minister the importance of retaining the full sum, having regard to the points I made and the difficulties being experienced by these schools.

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