asked the Minister for Health if he will state in respect of the years 1937, 1947 and 1955: (a) the total number of pupils in primary schools, and (b) the total number examined under the schools medical service.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Primary School Pupils.
As the reply to the question is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to include it in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
|
Year |
*The total number of pupils in primary schools |
The total number examined under the schools medical service |
|
1937 |
477,878 |
124,256 |
|
1947 |
444,132 |
119,167 |
|
1955 |
479,487 |
149,514 |
* These figures represent the average number of pupils on rolls in primary schools in the school years 1936-37 1946-47 and 1954-55 respectively.