I am sure the Minister is aware that the debt incurred for the upkeep of the school mentioned in my question is much greater than the increase granted. These figures were supplied to his Department.

The Deputy will be aware that the board know the amount of the capitation grant paid and the obligation rests on them to utilise that money and see that they do not run into debt.

That may be impossible. I would ask the Minister to give special consideration to this case. The board have supplied him with accounts which show what I am talking about and again I appeal to him to give special consideration to this case.

I appreciate the Deputy's concern but in a scheme of general application there is no way exceptions can be made.