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55 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education if there is any scheme in her Department or the Department of Social Welfare under which a maternity allowance is payable to a secondary teacher who is on a career break; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
A number of teachers — approximately 25 per cent — in secondary schools pay PRSI contributions at the A1 rate and may be entitled to benefit as a result of such payments. Any maternity benefits which might be payable to these teachers while on a career break is a matter for the Department of Social Welfare.
