Teacher Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 April 2017

Wednesday, 5 April 2017

Ceisteanna (198)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills to indicate the number of extra teachers who have taken up employment at primary and second level over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17132/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The number of additional teaching Staff (Full-time Equivalent Posts ) allocated in the past twelve months to primary schools was 1,224 and 1,150 to post primary schools. The figures are projected at present and will be confirmed at the end of June 2017.