1561. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost in 2027 and on a full-year basis of employing an additional 1,000 primary school teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64021/26]

The estimated costs of hiring an additional 1,000 primary school teachers would be €59.7m for a full year. These figures are inclusive of both substitution costs and Employer PRSI.

Values are calculated on the basis of new entrant salary costs and applied to the salary scales in place from 1 June 2026.