Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)

I do not have the information on that question. Obviously, given population growth at primary and secondary level and the pupil-teacher ratio as numbers increase - we are expecting an increase of 70,000 between primary and secondary over the coming years - mainstream regular teachers will automatically be applied in addition to what is in place. At this point, I do not have the precise information as to whether that cap is absolute or whether there is some internal growth dynamic affecting it. I will find out for the Deputy and let him know.

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