Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 May 2018

Thursday, 3 May 2018

Ceisteanna (79)

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

79. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated full year cost of implementing one point reductions in the average class size at post-primary level. [19412/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

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.