Dáil Éireann - Volume 278 - 11 February, 1975

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Teacher Training Expenditure.

Mr. Wilson Mr. Wilson

8. Mr. Wilson asked the Minister for Education the extent of the cut-back in expenditure on in-service training for teachers at all levels for the year 1975.

Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke

Mr. R. Burke: The estimated expenditure by my Department on in-service courses for 1975 is estimated at £27,500. The estimate for 1974 was £180,500.

Mr. Wilson Mr. Wilson

Mr. Wilson: Did the Minister consider the expenditure on in-service courses last year to be necessary and adequate?

Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke

Mr. R. Burke: I should think that in-service courses are very desirable.

Mr. Wilson Mr. Wilson

Mr. Wilson: If in 1974 more than £180,000 was spent on the provision of adequate in-service training for teachers, how, considering the level of inflation and so on, can the Minister regard £27,500 to be adequate this year?

Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke

Mr. R. Burke: I have told the Deputy that estimated expenditure for this purpose this year is £27,500 compared with £180,500 last year. Obviously, there is a reduction. It is there for all to see.

Mr. Wilson Mr. Wilson

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Mr. Wilson: Would the Minister not consider the onus to be on him to [6] convince the Government that a drastic cut of this nature is disastrous for teachers?

Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke

Mr. R. Burke: There are many burdens on me besides this one.

Mr. Wilson Mr. Wilson

Mr. Wilson: I cannot hear the Minister's replies.

Mr. R. Burke Mr. R. Burke

Mr. R. Burke: I said that there are many burdens on me besides this one.

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