asked the Minister for Education if, in view of the increased demand on free book allocation due to the escalated cost of books allied to the steep increase in unemployment, he will favourably consider a request by the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee for a supplementary grant under this heading.

My Department have sanctioned an additional grant of £4,300 making a total grant of £34,500 to the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee towards the free book scheme in the current school session.