Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 28 Mar 1996

Vol. 463 No. 5

Written Answers. - Colleges of Education Intake.

Trevor Sargent

Question:

113 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education the increase, if any, in the intake to colleges of education she envisages for the academic year 1996-97 to provide for the current qualified substitute cover requirement. [6834/96]

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

Decisions have not yet been taken regarding the number of students to be admitted to the colleges of education for the 1996-97 academic year.

However, in reaching decisions in this matter, full cognisance will be taken of all pertinent factors which contribute to the supply of, and demand for, primary teachers.