Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 June 2025
672. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated first- and full-year cost of increasing the number of special needs teachers by 500, 1,000 and 1,500 respectively, in tabular form. [30504/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated full-year cost of a new entrant special education teacher is €56,110 per annum within a primary setting and €56,510 in a post-primary setting.
The estimated full-year cost of a special education teacher on average is €76,350 per annum within a primary setting and €78,490 in a post-primary setting. This includes provision for related substitution costs and employer PRSI.
|
Number of Teachers |
New Entrant (Primary) |
Average Cost (Primary) |
New Entrant (Post-Primary) |
Average Cost (Post-Primary) |
|
500 |
€28,055,000 |
€38,175,000 |
€28,255,000 |
€39,245,000 |
|
1000 |
€56,110,000 |
€76,350,000 |
€56,510,000 |
€78,490,000 |
|
1500 |
€84,165,000 |
€114,525,000 |
€84,765,000 |
€117,735,000 |
Where posts are allocated from 1 September, the cost is a pro-rata equivalent of the full 12 month annual cost.
My department and the National Council for Special Education are committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential.
