Michael Creed
Ceist:99 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the pupil to teacher ratio in national schools in the Gaeltacht areas where these schools operate as de facto Gaelscoileanna. [14823/98]
Written Answers. - School Staffing.
I assume that the Deputy is referring to the differing staffing schedules which operate for Gaeltacht schools and Gaelscoileanna.
Due to the significant resource implications I currently have no plans to align these schedules.
In light of the very significant contribution which Gaelscoileanna have made to the rejuvenation of the Irish language throughout the country, I am satisfied that it is appropriate that Gaelscoileanna receive special consideration in terms of staffing.