asked the Minister for Education the current number of full-time higher education places.
Written Answers. - Higher Education Places.
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Mr. De Rossa
The current estimated number of full-time higher education places is 42,500.
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Mr. De Rossa
asked the Minister for Education the current transfer rate from second level to third level education.
The transfer rate from second level to third level education is estimated at 35 per cent based on those in final year of second level for the school year 1979-80 who entered full time third level courses in 1980-81.
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Mr. De Rossa
asked the Minister for Education the current percentage enrolment rate in third level education.
The percentage enrolment rate is estimated at 23.5 per cent based on the number of students who entered full time higher education courses in 1980-81 and the corresponding modal age cohort (18 years).