Thomas Byrne
Ceist:143. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full-year cost of implementing a one point reduction in the average class size at post-primary level. [51116/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 29 November 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
Teacher allocations to all schools are approved annually by my Department in accordance with established rules based on recognised pupil enrolment. The criteria for the allocation of posts are communicated to school managements annually and are available on the Department website.
Each 1 point adjustment to the pupil teacher ratio at post primary level is estimated to cost in the region of €63m per annum.