asked the Minister for Education the number of classes in (a) primary schools and (b) secondary schools in Dublin and Cork in which there were more than 40 pupils in February, 1966, February, 1967 and February, 1968.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin and Cork School Classes.
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With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report a tabular statement giving the information requested by the Deputy.
Following is the statement:
(a) Number of classes in National Schools in Dublin and Cork in which there were more than 40 pupils.
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Number of Classes |
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February 1966 |
February 1967 |
February 1968 |
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Dublin |
1,531 |
1,704 |
1,702 |
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Cork |
262 |
325 |
333 |
Note: A re-examination of the class position in both centres is already being carried out to ensure a more even distribution of pupils between classes.
(b) Number of classes in Secondary Schools in Dublin and Cork in which there were more than 40 pupils.
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Number of Classes |
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*1965-66 |
1966-67 |
1967-68 |
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Dublin |
20 |
12 |
14 |
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Cork |
5 |
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*The above information in respect of Secondary Schools is based on Statistics supplied by the schools in October of each of the years in question.