Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 512: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the level of additional funding schools previously received in additional capitation for Travellers; the extent to which this funding has been reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37009/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Notwithstanding the increase of €302 million in the Education budget for 2009, which is a real achievement in the current economic climate, a number of tough and difficult decisions had to be taken. These decisions included reducing the enhanced capitation funding paid to schools in respect of traveller pupils enrolled. This measure will involve savings of approximately €1.2 million on current levels. Approximately €2.4 million was made available in 2008 in respect of enhanced capitation for traveller pupils. €1.2 million will be made available for this purpose in 2009.