School Staffing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2005

Thursday, 13 October 2005

Ceisteanna (153)

Ruairí Quinn

Ceist:

153 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the cost to the Exchequer of employing an additional qualified primary school teacher, including PRSI and pension overheads. [28476/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The cost of employing a newly qualified primary school teacher with a pass degree allowance is €34,276.29. The cost of a newly qualified primary school teacher with an honours degree allowance is €38,485.75. These costs are inclusive of employer's PRSI and are based on the current pay rates applicable from 1 June 2005.

Details of basic pay and allowances for teachers are set out in circular 06/05 which can be accessed on my Department's website at www.education.ie under education personnel-payroll.