asked the Minister for Education the number of schools at primary, secondary and vocational levels in the Dublin North Central area, the potential occupancy in each case; the actual roll numbers for the last five years; the total State grants in each case; the number of staff employed in each case; and if he considers that there are adequate secondary places, in view of the numbers in the primary schools in the area.
Written Answers. - Dublin North Central Schools.
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The numbers of primary, secondary and vocational schools in the area are, respectively, 30, 9 and 5. The total numbers on rolls for the last five years are as follows:
Year |
1973-74 |
1974-75 |
1975-76 |
1976-77 |
1977-78 |
Primary |
7,040 |
6,609 |
6,253 |
5,773 |
5,610 |
Secondary |
3,929 |
4,070 |
4,234 |
4,241 |
4,181 |
Vocational |
1,997 |
2,034 |
2,027 |
1,997 |
2,009 |
The amount of additional work which would be involved in compiling specially the other information requested by the Deputy would not be warranted.
It is considered that there is an adequate number of second-level places available in the area.