Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 14 May 1992

Vol. 419 No. 7

Written Answers. - Primary Teacher Training.

John Browne

Question:

32 Mr. Browne (Carlow-Kilkenny) asked the Minister for Education the number of males who completed primary teacher training in each of the years between 1988 and 1991; the number of females for the same year; and the planned total intake for the year beginning September 1992.

Minister for Education (Mr. S. Brennan)

Year	Males	Females	Total
1988	93	492	585
1989	96	470	566
1990	95	444	539
1991	38	213	251

The intake of students into the Colleges of Education for 1992 will be decided shortly, and I will notify the Deputy of the position.