Written answers
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Department of Education and Skills
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated first and full year cost of reducing the pupil-teacher ratio by one point in secondary schools. [39767/25]
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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At post primary level a one point reduction would create circa. 1,200 additional teaching posts at an annual cost of approximately €65 to €70 million per annum (first year cost - approximately €22 to €23m). The salary costings will rise in line with the Public Sector Pay Agreement 2024-2026.
The estimated one-off capital cost of reducing the pupil teacher ratio by one point is circa €60 to €75 million. This estimated cost is based on certain assumptions regarding the number of new teaching posts generated and available accommodation capacity.
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