Teachers’ Remuneration.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2004

Tuesday, 7 December 2004

Questions (380)

Michael Ring

Question:

407 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the monetary remuneration that is the backpay entitlement for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo under the new Act, for teaching 22 hours a week from January 2002 to approximately 15 May 2002; the increment entitlement that will ensue; the entitlements of this person, under this agreement or other, for teaching in a resource capacity without allowances and left on point one of the scale for the entire year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32424/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act came into operation on 20 December 2001 and provides that a qualified part-time employee has a pro rata entitlement to the conditions of employment of a qualified full-time employee.

The position regarding special needs teachers is as outlined in replies to Question No. 531 of 19 October and Question No. 245 of 16 November. In accordance with the agreement with the teachers' unions, post-primary teachers who do not hold a specialist postgraduate qualification in the area of special needs may, with effect from 1 September 2003, be appointed to special needs teaching posts and paid salary at the qualified rate, that is the appropriate point on the incremental salary scale with degree and higher diploma in education allowances payable.

The salary of the person referred to by the Deputy was reviewed in line with this agreement. Teaching service prior to 1 September 2003 is not covered by this agreement.