Eoin Hayes
Question:442. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost of reducing the pupil teacher ratio by 1 point at second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45053/26]
View answerTuesday, 16 June 2026
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At post-primary level, a reduction in the pupil teacher ratio from 19:1 to 18:1 would create an additional c. 1175 posts at an estimated cost of €32 million in the first year and €96 million per annum thereafter. Salary costings will rise in line with pay agreements.
The estimated one-off capital cost of reducing the pupil teacher ratio by one point at post-primary level 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.