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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 5 Feb 2002

Vol. 547 No. 3

Written Answers. - School Staffing.

Pat Rabbitte

Ceist:

444 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of newly qualified primary teachers who graduated from the colleges of education in 2001; the numbers of primary teachers who retired, resigned, are on career breaks, are on other leave or are involved in job-sharing in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3677/02]

A total of 1,033 primary teachers graduated in 2001; 416 primary teachers were awarded pensions in 2001. In the current school year there are 850 teachers on career break, 250 on secondment and 320 job-sharing. These levels are in accordance with normal practice.

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