Eamon Gilmore
Question:159 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education the age breakdown of the teaching profession in primary and post-primary schools in ten year spans. [1298/94]
Written Answers. - Age Profile of Teachers.
The information sought by the Deputy in respect of (a) primary, (b) secondary, (c) community and comprehensive teachers is set out in the following table. The information in respect of vocational teachers is not readily available.
|
Age |
Primary |
Secondary |
Community and Compre- hensive |
|
20-29 |
3,734 |
1,689 |
379 |
|
30-39 |
7,248 |
3,918 |
974 |
|
40-49 |
5,719 |
4,533 |
1,099 |
|
50-59 |
3,606 |
2,208 |
490 |
|
60 & over |
534 |
529 |
95 |
|
Total |
20,841 |
12,877 |
3,037 |
The data on secondary and community and comprehensive schools is based on the March 1994 payroll.
The data on primary teachers is based on the payroll of 6 October 1994.