asked the Minister for Health the student intake for the opticians course at Kevin Street College, Dublin for each of the last four years; and if he is satisfied that the present level of student intake is sufficient to meet this country's requirements.
Written Answers. - Opticians Course.
461.
The student intake for the course in question for each of the last four years was as follows—
1973 |
11 |
1974 |
8 |
1975 |
17 |
1976 |
16 |
This level of intake seems to have been sufficient to maintain numbers. I am informed, however, that no course will commence this year because of difficulties in recruiting teaching staff and I am having the effect this might have on the country's requirements examined.