Derek McDowell
Question:130 Mr. D. McDowell asked the Minister for Education the number of schools which provide a transition year option for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9897/96]
Vol. 465 No. 4
130 Mr. D. McDowell asked the Minister for Education the number of schools which provide a transition year option for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9897/96]
Returns for the 1995-96 academic year, from the authorities of second-level schools, show that the transition year programme is being offered in 497 schools to a total of 24,036 students.