Vol. 535 No. 2
260 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science his preferred options in regard to the maximum number of students to be provided for in any single second level school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12569/01]
Maximum school size at second level is an issue which must have regard to local circumstances. My primary responsibility is to endeavour to ensure that pupils receive a high quality education in as cost effective a manner as possible. In that regard, there is a direct connection between school size and curricular range.
