Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2016
453. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the average class size for each primary and post-primary school and education centre in County Donegal, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3996/16]
View answerThe Statistics Section of my Department's website contains extensive data relating to schools at primary and post-primary level. The most recent published information relates to the 2014/2015 school year. Data in relation to the 2015/16 school year will be published later in the current school year. Due to the moveable nature of classes at post-primary level depending on subject choices, class size data is not available at post-primary level.
Teacher allocations to all schools are approved annually by my Department in accordance with established rules based on recognised pupil enrolment. The criteria for the allocation of posts are communicated to school managements annually and are available on the Department website.
