Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein)
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299. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of hiring one additional guidance counsellor; and if the rate differs whether the counsellor is based in a primary or secondary setting. [34045/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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Teacher allocations to all schools are approved annually by my Department in accordance with established rules based on recognised pupil enrolment on the previous 30 September.  The criteria for the allocation of posts at both primary and post-primary level are communicated to school managements annually and the relevant allocation circulars for each sector are available on the Department website. 

All Post-Primary schools receive an allocation in respect of Guidance provision, calculated in accordance with the teacher allocation circular and by reference to the approved enrolment. 

The cost of a teacher (new entrant) in the Post Primary sector is currently €49,129.