Pupil-Teacher Ratio.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 June 2004

Wednesday, 30 June 2004

Ceisteanna (50)

Gerard Murphy

Ceist:

110 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Science the pupil-teacher ratio at secondary level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19455/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The pupil-teacher ratio at second level has improved significantly in recent years. The ratio fell from 16:1 in the 1996-97 school year to 13.6:1 in the 2002-03 school year and 13.48 :1 for the 2003-04 school year. My Department will continue to seek further reductions in the pupil-teacher ratio as resources permit.