Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost to his Department of providing a primary education to a child from junior infants to sixth class; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42115/13]

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost to his Department of providing a post primary education to a child from first year to sixth year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42116/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 225 together.

Based on Gross Current Expenditure for my Department for 2012, the estimated Unit Costs of a student attending First-Level Education is €6,272 per annum, while the cost of a student attending Second-Level and Further Education is €8,735 per annum.