asked the Minister for Education if as a result of the 1980 Budget the teacher/pupil ratio is to be improved in (a) primary schools and (b) post-primary schools and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Pupil-Teacher Ratio.
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The provision in the Votes will enable the improvements introduced in recent years in all categories of schools to be maintained. In the case of national schools my policy of bringing about an annual progressive improvement in the pupil/teacher ratio will be continued.