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Teacher Redeployment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2012

Tuesday, 16 October 2012

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Luke 'Ming' Flanagan

Question:

239. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when voluntary applications for relocation of teachers from one educational institution to another will be introduced; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this was agreed under the Croke Park Agreement; if he is committed to it's introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44211/12]

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During discussions on redeployment arrangements for post-primary teachers, which were introduced as part of the implementation of particular aspects of the Croke Park Agreement, the parties identified that there are situations where teachers might wish to transfer on a voluntary basis to another area of the country. It was acknowledged that such voluntary movement, if provided for, could assist the operation of the main redeployment arrangements. Accordingly it is agreed that further discussions would take place with a view to putting a pilot scheme in place. These discussions are ongoing under the auspices of the Teachers Conciliation Council, which is the recognised forum for dealing with matters relating to pay and conditions of service of teachers. As the proceedings of the Conciliation Council are confidential, it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment at this time.

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