Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012
168 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the ratio of students to teaching staff in each year for the past five years at third level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36297/12]
View answerI am informed by the Higher Education Authority that the ratio of students to teaching staff at third level in the past five years was as follows: 2007/08 ratio 16.2:1. 2008/09 ratio 16:1 2009/10 ratio 17.6:1 2010/11 ratio 18.4:1 2011/12 ratio 18.6:1. The increase in the ratio since 2008/09 reflects increased enrolments across the sector and the reduction in numbers employed in line with the Government policy on reducing public sector numbers generally.
