Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
61. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will release the statement sent to him by the City of Dublin VEC on the effect the change in the pupil-teacher ratio will have on colleges in the further education sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25472/13]
View answerThe impact statement forwarded to my Department by CDVEC outlined the effect the regression in the PLC pupil teacher ratio would have on its PLC provision. It sought to retain 13.33 posts of the 48 they were due to lose in order to minimise the impact of the reduction on learners and on the provision of courses. A review of all impact statements received was conducted having regard to the need to operate within overall budgetary constraints and the Employment Control Framework. As a result of this review some alleviation of the reduction in teaching posts is being allowed as a transitional measure and CDVEC has been allowed retain 10 whole time equivalent teaching posts, that it was due to lose under the new pupil teacher ratio allocation, for the 2013/2014 academic year. I have arranged for officials in my Department to forward CDVECs impact statement to the Deputy.
