asked the Minister for Education the number of qualified teachers who graduated from teacher training colleges in each of the years 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Qualified Teachers Numbers.
13.
The output of teachers from the recognised colleges of education in the years in question was as follows:
|
1973 |
: |
808 |
|
1974 |
: |
979 |
|
1975 |
: |
934 |
|
1976 |
: |
212 |
|
1977 |
: |
745 |
The number in 1976 was affected by the introduction of the three-year course for teachers in 1974.