Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 168: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the ratio of students to teaching staff in each year for the past five years at third level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36297/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I am informed by the Higher Education Authority that the ratio of students to teaching staff at third level in the past five years was as follows: 2007/08 ratio 16.2:1. 2008/09 ratio 16:1 2009/10 ratio 17.6:1 2010/11 ratio 18.4:1 2011/12 ratio 18.6:1. The increase in the ratio since 2008/09 reflects increased enrolments across the sector and the reduction in numbers employed in line with the Government policy on reducing public sector numbers generally.