Public Sector Staff Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Questions (1255)

Seán Fleming

Question:

1255. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new staff employed in primary, secondary and third level education since 1 July 2013 up to 31 December 2013 and the expected annual costs arising therefrom; the expected number to be employed in 2014 and the estimated annual cost arising therefrom; the expected number to be employed in 2015 and the estimated annual cost arising therefrom; the expected number to be employed in 2016 and the estimated annual cost arising therefrom; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33229/14]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The table sets out the position in relation to staffing in 2013 and 2014. Additional staffing numbers in 2015 and 2016 will be the subject of annual budgetary discussions taking account of demographic factors. In relation to annual costs, the average annual gross salary for a new teacher, inclusive of factors such as Employers PRSI, is circa. €45,000 at primary level and €47,000 at post-primary level. The equivalent figure for an SNA is €34,000 at primary level and €32,000 at post-primary level. Due to reduced numbers at third level, as a result of the operation of the Employment Control Framework (ECF), there are no additional costs involved in 2013 and 2014.

-	1/7/13	31/12/13	Increase	31/12/14	Increase
First-Level	41,091	41,761	670	43,033	1,272
of which - Teachers	32,276	32,930	654	33,916	986
- SNAs	8,460	8,482	22	8,770	288
Second-level	32,059	32,380	321	32,932	552
of which - Teachers	27,525	27,763	238	28,298	535
- SNAs	2,051	2,103	52	2,195	92
Third-level	17,653	17,449	-204	17,408	-41