Róisín Shortall
Question:484 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the intentions, if any, he has regarding the pupil-teacher ratio in primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21174/97]
Written Answers. - Pupil-Teacher Ratio.
An Action Programme for the Millennium contains a commitment to give primary education a clear priority in the allocation of resources. I am, accordingly, examining a range of options across the entire primary education system, with a view to identifying appropriate ways to fulfil this commitment.