Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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261. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the breakdown of the 1,000 AP posts in primary and post-primary schools. [45210/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I recognise the key role school leadership has in promoting a school environment which is welcoming, inclusive and accountable.

As part of Budget 2024, funding of €4 million will be made available to provide 1,000 additional posts of responsibility in the school system for the 2024/25 school year. This is in recognition that school leaders play a key role in improving educational outcomes by creating a positive school climate and environment as well as motivating and empowering educators and learners within their school communities.

The Department will shortly be revising the Schedules of Posts of Responsibility for the Primary and Secondary Sector and it is at that stage when the split of the 1000 additional posts between both sectors will be known. It is expected that in so far as possible that there will be an even split of the new posts between both sectors which also includes Special Schools.