asked the Minister for Education if he will state the number of primary teachers on pension at a recent date, and the amount of pensions paid.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Primary Teachers' Pensions.
The number of primary teachers in receipt of pensions on 30th September, 1957, was 3,326. The total of the annual pension rates payable in respect of these teachers was £741,415. The total amount of pensions paid in the year ending 30th September, 1957, was £734,081.