Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 2 Oct 2003

Vol. 571 No. 3

Written Answers. - Educational Disadvantage.

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Question:

38 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the report of the committee on educational disadvantage; if it is intended to implement the recommendations of the report, including the making of an additional payment of up to ?5,000 per annum for teachers working in disadvantaged areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21510/03]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The report on teacher supply and staffing in disadvantaged settings, which was submitted to me by the statutory Educational Disadvantage Committee, is under consideration at present.