Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2013
249. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children who were no more than five years of age when they first enrolled and attended primary school in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9897/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraWe collect information on primary children by the year that they were born rather than by date of birth. Please see the attached table with the number of 4 and 5 year old children enrolled from 2007-2011.
|
Year |
Age |
Mainstream Pupils |
|
2007 |
4 |
26256 |
|
2007 |
5 |
36043 |
|
2008 |
4 |
26932 |
|
2008 |
5 |
37415 |
|
2009 |
4 |
25894 |
|
2009 |
5 |
38027 |
|
2010 |
4 |
25016 |
|
2010 |
5 |
37947 |
|
2011 |
4 |
26768 |
|
2011 |
5 |
41126 |
