Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 January 2008
935 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of principals who have retired early in each year between 1997 and 2007; the number for each year of early retirements in terms of primary and post-primary principals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1278/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of Principal teachers who retired early before reaching maximum pension age, in each of the calendar years 1997-2007 from (i) primary schools and (ii) secondary, community and comprehensive schools is set out in the following tabular statement:
|
Year |
Primary School Principals Number of Retirees in Year |
Secondary, Community & Comprehensive School Principals Number of Retirees in Year |
Combined Total |
|
1997 |
184 |
42 |
226 |
|
1998 |
196 |
38 |
234 |
|
1999 |
162 |
43 |
205 |
|
2000 |
138 |
41 |
179 |
|
2001 |
111 |
34 |
145 |
|
2002 |
139 |
35 |
174 |
|
2003 |
83 |
51 |
134 |
|
2004 |
220 |
40 |
260 |
|
2005 |
170 |
60 |
230 |
|
2006 |
204 |
37 |
241 |
|
2007 |
171 |
44 |
215 |
