Vol. 497 No. 5
374 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received a submission in respect of the pupilteacher ratio problem at Scoil Damhnait, Achill Sound, County Mayo, which has now an enrolment of 127 students and seven teachers; the consideration, if any, he has given for a reduction in the pupil teacher-ratio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25769/98]
376 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans, if any, he has to increase the staffing levels at Scoil Damhnait, Achill Sound, County Mayo. [24983/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 and 376 together.
School authorities may apply for an increase in the approved teacher allocation to cater for particular circumstances.
Following consideration of such an application from the authorities of Scoil Damhnait, my Department approved an increase in the teacher allocation for the school for the 1998-99 school year.
