Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 April 2017
126. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of publicly funded primary and secondary schools; and the proportion they represent respectively of the total number of schools. [19072/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following table sets out the number of publicly funded primary and post-primary schools; and the proportion they represent of the total number of schools.
|
|
Department Aided Schools* |
Department Aided Schools as % of Total |
|
Primary Schools |
3115 |
98.83% |
|
Post-Primary Schools |
711 |
97.93% |
*Department-Aided Post Primary schools include 52 fee-paying post-primary schools, who receive public funding in the form of teacher salaries
