Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am mindful as we are here this morning that this is the first time for education questions since the horrific attack on the students and the care provider in Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire, on Parnell Square, last week. I place on the record not only my fear as a parent and my revulsion as a public representative but also my hope and my wishes that each and every single one of those affected makes a full recovery. It is important we also take time to commend those who intervened to assist our youngest learners and the person who was charged with their care, putting themselves at risk of great harm. There is no doubt in my mind that this deplorable and awful situation would have been made worse had it not been for the bravery of those individuals who acted so selflessly on that day. Our thoughts continue to be with the school, the students and the wider school community in that area.

What are the total number of teacher training places available for the year 2023-24? How many are provided by public colleges and how many by the private sector?

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