asked the Minister for Education (i) the capitation grants and (ii) the grants in lieu of fees payable to schools in the post-primary sector for junior and senior students for each of the school years: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the form of a tabular statement which with your permission, A Cheann Comhairle, I propose to have circulated with the Official Report.

Following is the statement:—

The capitation grants and grants in lieu of tuition fees payable to schools in the post-primary sector for Junior and Senior students for each of the school years 1972 to 1977 inclusive are as follows:—

Is the Minister not making any statement on the matter?

No.

Is it the Minister's intention to increase grants in lieu of fees?

If the Deputy puts down a question I will answer it.

The Minister is being petty.

The Deputy is always abusing me and I am doing my best.

It is not enough, Minister.

It is a poor best but it is my own.