asked the Minister for Education if he will state in respect of each sector of education the estimated student population in respect of 1981-1982, 1985-1986 and 1989-1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Student Population.
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The projected student population in each sector in 1981-1982, 1985-1986 and 1990-1991 is given in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, will be circulated with the Official Report. It is not considered that the figure for 1989-1990 would vary significantly from that for 1990-1991.
Following is the statement:
Projected Total Pupils by Level (thousands) 1981/82-1990/91
|
School Year |
First Level |
Second Level |
Third Level |
Total Total |
|
1981/1982 |
569.1 |
312.1 |
39.8 |
921.0 |
|
1985/1986 |
577.9 |
331.8 |
45.6 |
955.3 |
|
1990/1991 |
602.5 |
336.1 |
51.0 |
989.6 |