Jonathan O'Brien
Question:246. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary teachers who began probation during the last academic year. [43301/12]
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Questions (246, 247, 248)
Jonathan O'Brien
Question:247. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary teachers who successfully completed the probationary process during the past academic year. [43302/12]
View answerJonathan O'Brien
Question:248. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary teachers who have thus far applied to undertake the probationary process in this academic year. [43303/12]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 246 to 248, inclusive, together.
The total number of primary teachers who began probation in the acedemic year 2011/12 was 2,429 and 1,961 successfully completed the probation process.
The total number of primary teachers who have applied for probation in the acedemic year 2012/13 is 1,191.