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‹ Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Army Equitation School Winnings. Army equitation school prize money
Summary
The school won £53,593 in 1987 and £27,096 in 1988 to date; half goes to team members, while the balance supports the overall Defence Vote.
asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of prize money won by members of the army equitation team in 1987 and in 1988 to date; and the use which is being made of these moneys.
Comment on this
(Limerick West): An amount of £53,593 was won by members of the Army Equitation School in 1987, £27,096 has been won in 1988 to date. 50 per cent of the prize money which is received is paid to the members of the Army equitation team, the remainder goes to the Appropriations-in-Aid account and is not directed to any particular use but rather assists the overall Defence Vote.