asked the Minister for Education the number of pupils at present attending Creevagh national school, Carramore-Lacken, Ballina, County Mayo; the estimated number of pupils likely to be in attendance in 1973; and if he will ensure that a second teacher will be appointed there as soon as possible.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mayo School.
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Mr. J. Lenehan
The average enrolment in Creevagh national school in the quarter ended 31st December, 1970 was 32.0. An average enrolment of 36 units is required for the appointment of a second teacher on the staff of a national school. The conditions for such an appointment do not exist in the case of Creevagh national school.
A forecast of the enrolment in future years places it at 32.0 in 1973 and indicates that it would have fallen to 24 by 1975.
As I already stated in reply to a question on the 3rd instant it is proposed to amalgamate this school with another school as from the 1st July, 1973.