Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 17 Feb 1998

Vol. 487 No. 3

Written Answers. - Student Enrolment.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

310 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of full time students in third level education enrolled for the academic year 1997-98; the estimated number of students who will be enrolled for similar third level education for the year 2010-11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3912/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

The statistical information in relation to full-time student enrolments for the 1997-98 academic year is not yet available.

The first review of the steering committee on the future development of higher education report is currently being carried out by a study group established under the chairmanship of Dr. Donal de Buitléir. The study group's remit is to advise on the appropriate level of provision of education and training places for school leavers and others. This will include projections for the year 2010-11. I understand that the study group's report will be available in the near future, at which stage I will consider its findings.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

311 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children enrolled in secondary school for the academic year 1997-98; and the estimated number of secondary school children for the year 2010-11. [3913/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

In the 1997-98 school year there are 368,300 pupils enrolled in second level schools aided by the Department of Education and Science. The projected enrolment for the year 2010-11 is 322,200.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

312 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of children enrolled in primary school for the academic year 1997-98; and the estimated number for the year 2010-2011. [3914/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

The data required by the Deputy in respect of all primary schools aided by my Department are supplied in the following table.

Students Enrolled in Primary Schools

Academic Year	Number of Students
1997-98	459,000
2010-11	423,900