Vol. 409 No. 6
161 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education when, if at all, she will publish a narrative report on the work of her Department as was the practice until 1965; and the way in which the absence of such reports is reconcilable with the duties imposed on her as successor to the Commissioners for Education.
As the Deputy will be aware, my Department produce an annual statistical report. Since 1965 the statistical report has been expanded to provide detailed educational data across the various educational levels and sectors. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Irish education system and a wide range of data on such topics as pupil enrolments. Subject choices of pupils, expenditure on education and so on is made available.
At present my Department are reviewing the nature and format of the statistical report with a view to improving the quality of service it provides to readers.
