Peadar Clohessy
Question:14 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Education the further meetings, if any, she has had with the Teachers' Organisations in relation to early retirement. [5120/95]
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14 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Education the further meetings, if any, she has had with the Teachers' Organisations in relation to early retirement. [5120/95]
74 Mr. Ahern asked the Minister for Education her views on the propriety of certain teachers being given an early retirement package. [4940/95]
84 Mr. McGahon asked the Minister for Education if she will improve the retirement option for primary school teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4950/95]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 14, 74 and 84 together.
I had meetings with the three teacher unions in late January on A Government of Renewal policy agreement. At each of these meetings the issue of early retirement for teachers was referred to in the context of the provision in the policy agreement on the “conclusion of negotiations on optional retirement for teachers”.