asked the Minister for Education the number of (a) men and (b) women in colleges of education in May, 1985.

The number of students in the recognised colleges of education in May 1985 was as follows:—

394.

asked the Minister for Education the number of men and the number of women who applied for places in colleges of education in 1984; and the number, in each case, who were successful in obtaining places.

The information requested by the Deputy is as follows: