Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2012
63. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has any concerns regarding the casualisation of the teaching profession at post primary level and the high numbers of second level teachers who are on short term temporary contracts; the measures he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43068/12]
View answerThe issue of the use of temporary contracts in the teaching profession and the numbers who are on temporary or short term contracts at post primary level has been the subject of much comment and debate. My Department has committed to a process of engagement with teacher unions and management bodies to explore the scale of this issue, causal factors and options for future developments.
