Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The position in regard to capitation is that, although there is a commitment in the programme for Government that we would increase capitation over the period of the Government, it has not been possible due to other areas of priority. As the Deputy knows, we have increased the number of teachers by 6,200 to meet particular pressures and we have increased SNAs and other areas of provision. However, capitation is still very much on the agenda, as are minor works grants, as and when we can afford to pay them.

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