School Curriculum

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 November 2012

Thursday, 29 November 2012

Questions (91)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

91. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of DEIS schools, non-DEIS schools, non-fee-paying schools and fee-paying schools currently offering a transition year programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53446/12]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The information requested by the Deputy on schools offering a transition year programme is as follows:

Type of Schools	Number of Schools
DEIS schools	120
Non-DEIS schools	462
Fee paying schools	54
Non-fee paying	528