asked the Minister for Education the number of school leavers in each of the last five years; and the projection for 1978.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - School Leavers.
28.
The number of persons who left full-time education each year in the period 1973-1976 is estimated as follows:
1973—54,300
1974—53,650
1975—53,000
1976—57,800
It is not possible at this stage to provide an estimate of school leavers for 1977 or 1978.
Question No. 29.
Questions Nos. 29 and 30 are for written reply.
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