Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 January 2026
367. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 843 of 23 July 2024 (details supplied), the number of primary school teachers in each county in 2025-2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5329/26]
View answerBudget 2026 provides for a total of €13.1 billion investment in education and in youth services in Budget 2026 – an almost 7 per cent increase on last year. Budget 2026 provides an increase of €845 million in core current funding for education and youth on the figure allocated for 2025, while the total investment figure also includes €1.6 billion allocated for 2026 as part of the National Development Plan 2026 – 2030.
This funding reflects the Government’s continued commitment to ensuring that every child and young person can learn, thrive and reach their full potential. It builds on the progress made in recent years, while recognising that further work is needed to make education more inclusive and equitable for all.
The number of fulltime permanent and fixed-term teaching posts allocated to primary schools in the current year, per county, is attached.
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