Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2005
656 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of full-time places available for teaching training at the individual colleges of education; the number of places available at these colleges for postgraduate qualification in teaching; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21957/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department reviews the enrolment projections for schools and the factors affecting the demand for teaching posts on a regular basis and endeavours to ensure that the supply of teachers available meets the demand. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in tabular form as follows.
|
Froebel College |
60 |
|
Coláiste Mhuire Marino |
103 |
|
Mary Immaculate College |
405 |
|
St. Patrick’s College |
400 |
|
Church of Ireland College |
32 |
|
Total |
1,000 |
The number of B.Ed places available for 2005-06 will be agreed and communicated to the colleges of education shortly.
|
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
|
|
Froebel College |
30 |
30 |
|
Coláiste Mhuire Marino |
50 |
50 |
|
Mary Immaculate College |
100 |
100 |
|
St. Patrick’s College |
100 |
100 |
|
Total |
280 |
280 |
