Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 May 1999

Vol. 505 No. 4

Written Answers. - Teaching Hours.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

172 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the contacts, if any, his Department has had with school managers with a view to organising innovative approaches to flexible school opening times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14043/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

School authorities, while obliged to ensure that schools adhere to the prescribed minimum number of teaching hours per day, retain discretion in this matter.