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203 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that extra teachers are provided for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 10 where the pupil teacher ratio in 1972 was better than it is in 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22000/98]
205 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of teachers in a school (details supplied) in County Limerick, the consequent overcrowding of classes and the narrowing of the range of subjects available to students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22116/98]
207 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of teachers in a school (details supplied) in County Limerick, the consequent overcrowding of classes and the narrowing of the range of subjects available to students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22152/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 203, 205 and 207 together.
School authorities may apply for an increase in the approved teacher allocation to cater for particular circumstances. Applications of this nature are considered under the curricular appeal process and each case is considered on its merits. As the Deputy will appreciate additional resources must be considered in light of overall fiscal policy.
