Teachers’ Remuneration

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Questions (149)

Michelle Mulherin

Question:

144 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) is still being paid the unqualified teacher rate of pay despite being qualified and registered since October 2011 and being a member of the Teaching Council since 12 October 2011; when may they expect to be paid the correct salary and have outstanding amounts backdated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40904/11]

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Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

The person referred to by the Deputy is a new appointee to teaching in 2011. Her salary has been adjusted to pay her correctly with effect from the 9th January 2012. It is proposed to pay any arrears owed to substitute teachers who are new appointees at the end of February.