Pat Rabbitte
Question:172 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person moving into teaching from another position in the public service is entitled, under rule, regulation or practice, to a comparable salary on entering teaching; the way in which granting of incremental credit for relevant non-teaching service is determined; the circumstances in which full credit in terms of years and salary point is granted; the appeal process which is in place in respect of this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15240/02]