Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 346: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the standard rate of capitation at primary and secondary schools for each year from 1997 to 2006 inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7335/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The standard rate of capitation grant per pupil from 1997 to date at primary level is as follows:

Year 1996-97 —£45.00 (€57.14)

Year 1997-98 —£50.00 (€63.49)

Year 1998-99 —£60.00 (€76.18)

Year 1999-00 —£64.00 (€81.26)

Year 2000-01 —£75.50 (€95.87)

Year 2001-02 —€105.00

Year 2002-03 —€111.58

Year 2003-04 (January) —€121.58

Year 2004-05 (January) —€133.58

Year 2006-07 (January) —€145.58

The standard rate of capitation grant per pupil from 1997 to date at post-primary level is as follows:

Year 1996-97 —£177 (€224.70)

Year 1997-98 —£177 (€224.70)

Year 1998-99 —£177 (€224.70)

Year 1999-00 —£184 (€233.60)

Year 2000-01 —£192 (€243.80)

Year 2001-02 —€256.50 .

Year 2002-03 —€266.00

Year 2004 (January) —€274

Year 2005 (January) —€286

Year 2006 (January) —€298

These significant increases in the funding of the primary and post-primary sectors are a clear demonstration of my commitment to prioritise available resources to address the needs of schools.