Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 1153: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to prioritise reductions in the size of classes in the core subjects of Irish, English and mathematics at second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29411/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The particular Programme for Government commitment referred to by the Deputy would require additional teaching posts in second level schools and therefore cannot be considered until the public finances are stabilised, economic recovery is underway and tax revenues improve.