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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004

Thursday, 20 May 2004

Questions (118)

Billy Timmins

Question:

118 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to a temporary teacher (details supplied) who has been in a national school for three years while the permanent teacher is on a career break; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14896/04]

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Temporary teachers are employed by boards of management to replace permanent teachers for periods of unpaid leave of absence such as career break, unpaid maternity leave and parental leave. Substitute teachers are employed by boards of management to replace permanent teachers for periods of paid leave of absence such as sick leave and maternity leave.

With regard to the specific case referred to by the Deputy, if the permanent teacher concerned is on paid leave, her replacement must be employed as a substitute teacher. In the event of the permanent teacher taking unpaid leave, her replacement may be appointed as a temporary teacher for the period of unpaid leave.

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