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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 February 2022

Wednesday, 9 February 2022

Questions (92, 93)

Richard Bruton

Question:

92. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Education the budget for in-service training of teachers at primary and secondary level over the past five years; and the proportion it represents of the teacher payroll. [6959/22]

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Richard Bruton

Question:

93. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Education the budget for leadership development at primary and second-level over the past five years; and the proportion it represents of the teacher payroll. [6960/22]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 93 together.

The total grant funding provided by my Department for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provided by the Teacher Education Support Services and local Education Centres over the past 5 years is set out in the table attached. The proportion it represents of primary and post-primary teachers payroll costs is also provided.

Please note that while the overall level of CPD provided in 2020 and 2021 was similar to 2019, savings did arise in respect of the move to online and blended CPD provision. The savings relate to reduced travel and subsistence costs, reduced venue hire and associated catering costs.

These overall CPD spend figures include expenditure on a range of leadership support programmes provided by the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) for newly appointed principals, deputy principals and middle leaders. My Department also funds the Centre for School Leadership (CSL) established in 2015 which presents a unique opportunity for the development of a coherent continuum of professional development for school leaders. Through CSL, leaders through the continuum of their leadership journey are supported through a post graduate for aspiring leaders, mentoring for newly appointed leaders, coaching for established leaders and cluster support for school leadership teams. My Department also supports the provision of professional learning through both IPPN and NAPD.

In addition to grant funding, my Department also funds the salary costs of just over 300 teachers seconded to work in the Teacher Education Support Services and local Education Centres. The average pay cost of a teacher on secondment is estimated at €75,000. For certain elements of CPD supports, my Department also provides funding to provide substitute teacher cover in schools.

Teachers Payrolls and Budgets

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