Quinn sets up audit into how private schools spend €120m fees [IrishTimes]
- Published: 03 January 2012
MINISTER FOR Education Ruairí Quinn has asked his officials to investigate how fee-paying schools spend the €120 million they receive from parents. The investigation – due to begin soon – will also examine State investment in these schools, including funding for teachers.
An Irish Times survey published today reveals how the 56 fee-paying schools get more than €120 million in fee income annually, in addition to the €100 million they receive from the State for teacher salaries.
The survey shows how the fee income at several schools exceeds €5 million a year. These include Clongowes Wood College, Co Kildare, and Blackrock College, Willow Park School and St Andrew’s College in south Dublin.
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