Review of funding for fee-paying schools

STATE funding of building and facilities for private fee-paying schools will be examined to create “a level playing field” with the majority of schools that do not charge fees to pupils.

Education Minister Ruairi Quinn confirmed the issue of capital funding for 55 private schools will be reviewed after it emerged they got €8 million for building projects over the past three years.

While students in many state schools are being educated in prefab buildings, some of the country’s most privileged educational establishments got up to €270,000 for improvements.