Special Educational Needs Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 November 2013

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Questions (227)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

227. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the average cost of employing a special needs assistant. [50377/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The average cost of an SNA in the Secondary and community/comprehensive sector is €29,000 and €30,000 in the primary sector excluding the Employers PRSI contribution.