asked the Minister for Education the number of classes of more than 40 pupils in national schools on 1 July 1977, which have now been reduced to 40 pupils or less.
Written Answers. - Class Sizes.
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Statistical data of class sizes in respect of national schools relate to 30 September of each year.
The number of classes of more than 40 pupils in national schools on 30 September 1977 was 3,260. The estimated number of such classes on 30 September 1978 is 2,280.