Dáil Éireann - Volume 260 - 18 May, 1972

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - School Grants.

23. Dr. O'Connell and Dr. Thornley asked the Minister for Education if a grant being made available for those children who remain in school beyond the age of 17 will be in addition to the university grant in cases where they are entitled to both.

Mr. Faulkner: If, as appears to be the case, the Deputies are referring to children in industrial schools the answer is “Yes”.