Minister rules out changes to funding private schools [IrishTimes]
- Published: 01 May 2010
STATE FUNDING for fee-paying schools appears secure for the foreseeable future after Minister for Education Mary Coughlan ruled out any change in current arrangements.
The issue has been controversial because of the Government’s €100 million support for fee-paying schools, while the most recent enrolment figures suggest continued strong demand from parents for places in this sector.
Ms Coughlan said she regarded the issue as settled and she had no plans to change current funding arrangements.
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