asked the Minister for Education whether a separate statistical section in regard to education has been established in or by his Department; and how many professional statisticians are employed by the Department.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Statisticians in the Department of Education.
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There is in one of the general sections of my Department a subsection which deals with statistics. In addition, there is a full-time professional statistician employed as a member of the National Team which is carrying out the educational survey in conjunction with OECD.
Is the statistician a member of the Department staff?
He was recruited at the setting up of this national team in a temporary capacity but the statistical work is available to my Department.
It is not an established post?
He is not in an established post.