Written answers
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
Department of Education and Skills
Schools Data
Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools which had a teaching staff of one, two or three teachers in 2010 and which have since closed following the increase in the appointment figures. [23513/19]
Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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The information requested by the Deputy is available in the following table.
Number of schools with 3 or fewer teachers in 2010, by year of closure
| Year of Closure | Schools Closed | Schools Amalgamated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 2015 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2018 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Total | 34 | 33 | 67 |
School Closure List
| Roll Number | School Name | County | Number of Teachers in 2010 | Year Closed | Amalgamated? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02749V | Ballyraggett BNS | Kilkenny | 3 | 2018 | Yes |
| 07048Q | Mohober National School | Tipperary | 2 | 2015 | Yes |
| 08241P | Scropul National School | Clare | 2 | 2012 | Yes |
| 08958O | SN An Eanaigh Cailíní | Galway | 2 | 2014 | Yes |
| 10191P | Coore National School | Clare | 3 | 2012 | Yes |
| 12626L | SN Coill a tSidheain | Mayo | 2 | 2017 | Yes |
| 13351D | Clonigulane National School | Clare | 2 | 2013 | Yes |
| 13478E | Droimdiogach National School | Clare | 2 | 2014 | Yes |
| 13944H | SN Naomh Atrachta | Sligo | 2 | 2011 | Yes |
| 13945J | Eskaragh National School | Mayo | 2 | 2013 | Yes |
| 14400S | Richmond National School | Mayo | 3 | 2018 | Yes |
| 14425L | SN Doire Uí Bhriain | Galway | 2 | 2016 | Yes |
| 14671D | Creevagh National School | Mayo | 2 | 2018 | Yes |
| 14865Q | Kilocrann National School | Mayo | 3 | 2018 | Yes |
| 14923E | Keenagh Natinal School | Mayo | 3 | 2013 | Yes |
| 15007V | Party National School | Mayo | 3 | 2017 | Yes |
| 15327Q | Cahermurphy National School | Clare | 2 | 2013 | Yes |
| 16142J | SN Mín na Manrach | Donegal | 2 | 2012 | Yes |
| 16901E | St Patricks Boys Junior School | Cork | 3 | 2015 | Yes |
| 17359Q | St Cormac's NS | Offaly | 2 | 2011 | Yes |
| 17620B | Rossmore National School | Tipperary | 3 | 2017 | Yes |
| 17621D | Scoil Náisiúnta an Bhealaigh | Tipperary | 2 | 2017 | Yes |
| 17687K | Tullycrine national School | Clare | 2 | 2014 | Yes |
| 17718S | SN Seosamh Naofa | Sligo | 3 | 2014 | Yes |
| 17764C | SN Baile Tuirinne | Galway | 2 | 2016 | Yes |
| 17898A | St Joseph's National School | Clare | 2 | 2014 | Yes |
| 18175L | Banagher National School | Mayo | 2 | 2018 | Yes |
| 18547W | Faolan Naofa NS | Laois | 2 | 2017 | Yes |
| 18846J | An Daingin | Clare | 2 | 2015 | Yes |
| 18901O | Rathmorrel National School | Kerry | 2 | 2015 | Yes |
| 19421F | Kilross National School | Tipperary | 2 | 2015 | Yes |
| 19464A | SN Naomh Colmcille | Dublin | 3 | 2015 | Yes |
| 19923G | St Joseph's NS | Sligo | 2 | 2011 | Yes |
| 02327S | Mantua National School | Roscommon | 1 | 2012 | No |
| 07101R | Inisclough National School | Cork | 2 | 2013 | No |
| 08316U | Newtown National School | Tipperary | 2 | 2017 | No |
| 09658H | Glenisland School | Mayo | 2 | 2016 | No |
| 10531N | Dromerin National School | Kerry | 3 | 2012 | No |
| 12713G | Corober National School | Cavan | 3 | 2015 | No |
| 12815O | Cregduff National School | Mayo | 3 | 2014 | No |
| 13951E | Lettermacow National School | Galway | 3 | 2016 | No |
| 14065H | Sherkin Island National School | Cork | 2 | 2016 | No |
| 14195U | SN An Gleanna Mhóir | Mayo | 2 | 2013 | No |
| 15228O | Corgary National School | Galway | 2 | 2013 | No |
| 15705W | Rathkell National School | Mayo | 2 | 2012 | No |
| 15883A | Killegney National School | Wexford | 2 | 2012 | No |
| 15968I | Baltard National School | Clare | 3 | 2013 | No |
| 16295L | SN a Chorrain | Mayo | 3 | 2015 | No |
| 16535F | Timolin National School | Kildare | 2 | 2014 | No |
| 16630W | Carra National School | Mayo | 2 | 2018 | No |
| 16951T | SN na Craoibheleithe | Leitrim | 2 | 2015 | No |
| 16952V | Coogue National School | Mayo | 2 | 2011 | No |
| 17076E | Glenroe National School | Limerick | 3 | 2015 | No |
| 17094G | SN Rath Cruachán | Roscommon | 2 | 2015 | No |
| 17132L | Drumnamore National School | Leitrim | 2 | 2012 | No |
| 17267L | Scoil Iobar Naofa | Wexford | 3 | 2015 | No |
| 17552K | Scoil Bhrighde | Donegal | 2 | 2018 | No |
| 17558W | Scoil Náisiúnta Rosan | Leitrim | 2 | 2012 | No |
| 17679L | SN Brighde | Tipperary | 3 | 2014 | No |
| 17699R | Tureen National School | Kerry | 2 | 2014 | No |
| 17724N | Baile an Clochain National School | Longford | 2 | 2012 | No |
| 17998E | SN Muire an tSolais | Galway | 2 | 2014 | No |
| 18100D | Lisgriffin National School | Cork | 2 | 2018 | No |
| 18211M | SN Ciaráin Naofa | Galway | 2 | 2011 | No |
| 18222R | Carnageehy National School | Galway | 2 | 2014 | No |
| 18440E | Clonkeen National School | Kerry | 3 | 2011 | No |
| 18559G | Killenaive National School | Tipperary | 2 | 2017 | No |
Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools which have total teacher numbers (details supplied). [23514/19]
Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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The information requested by the Deputy is available in the following table. The data is given for the 2017/2018 academic year. Data for 2018 is being finalised, and will be available at the end of June.
Number of schools by total teaching staff, 2017/2018
| Total Teachers (Whole Time Equivalent) | Number of Schools |
|---|---|
| 1-7 | 1,569 |
| 8-11 | 342 |
| 12-13 | 243 |
| 14-16 | 244 |
| 17-19 | 166 |
| 20-23 | 197 |
| 24-26 | 129 |
| 27-30 | 88 |
| 31-35 | 47 |
| 36+ | 86 |
| Total | 3,111 |
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