Róisín Shortall
Ceist:60 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has satisfied himself with the current level of enrolment in the primary teacher training colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16707/97]
Vol. 481 No. 6
60 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has satisfied himself with the current level of enrolment in the primary teacher training colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16707/97]
Decisions regarding the number of students currently attending colleges of education were made by my predecessor. I assure the Deputy I am currently examining this matter in the light of concerns recently raised regarding the availability of trained teachers.