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Dáil Éireann - Volume 483 - 25 November, 1997

Written Answers. - Pupil-Teacher Ratio.

Mr. Haughey Mr. Haughey

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[791] 398. Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans, if any, he has to reduce the pupil to teacher ratio in secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20515/97]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin) Micheál Martin

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin): I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that there are many competing demands for increased funding in all sectors of education. These demands are considered within the overall budgetary constraints. I can assure the Deputy that the question of providing additional teaching resources to second level schools through the reduction of the pupil teacher ratio will be considered in this context.

Dáil Éireann 483 Written Answers. Pupil-Teacher Ratio.

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