Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 934: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the imposition of waste charges for schools; if in view of the Government's recent announcement regarding water charges and the introduction of a flat rate between now and 2010, the same will apply in respect of waste charges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1277/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The determination of waste charges is a matter for the waste service provider, whether a local authority or a private service provider. The cost pressures on schools are taken into account by my Department in determining the levels of annual increases in the capitation grants paid to schools to meet their day to day running costs. Primary schools are now getting €178 per pupil to meet their day to day running costs — an increase of nearly 70% on the 2002 rate of €105 and €15 more per child than they got last year. Post-primary schools get €331 per pupil. As the Deputy will be aware, we are committed to doubling the capitation grant for primary schools over the next five years