Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 10 Mar 1998

Vol. 488 No. 4

Written Answers - School Staffing.

Enda Kenny

Ceist:

298 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if teachers in one teacher schools comply with the health and safety regulations, in view of the fact that they do not have a break from duties and responsibilities for a period in excess of five hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6512/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

The Deputy will be aware that An Action Programme for the Millennium contains a committment to give primary education a clear priority in allocating resources. In this context, the programme specifically states that one teacher schools with ten or more pupils will receive a second teacher.

I am currently examining a range of options with a view to identifying the most appropriate way to fulfil the Government's commitments to one teacher schools. A range of issues affecting one teacher schools is being taken into account in this context.