Jim Mitchell
Question:304 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science the provision for teacher training places for mature students; the number of places for mature students; the colleges in which these places are; the increase, if any, planned in the number of mature students in the forthcoming academic year and future years; the other changes, if any, proposed; the age limit and qualifications required for a mature student to be accepted into teacher training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10650/98]